Business Operations Coordinator

About the role

Join CNN International’s Abu Dhabi bureau as a Business Operations Coordinator on a one‑year fixed‑term contract. You will support broadcast news operations across the UAE, ensuring financial and administrative processes run smoothly in a fast‑paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide bureau accounting and administrative support, including document filing, reconciliations, contract management, office supplies, vehicle coordination and general office operations.
• Process accounts payable, vendor setup, expense reports, cash advances and respond to related queries.
• Maintain compliance for local trade licences, filming permits, press cards, legal documentation and Chamber of Commerce guarantees.
• Assist employees with Concur, travel bookings, and Humanity/Workday tracking.
• Prepare NOCs, salary specification letters and other official documents for government entities, banks and private organisations.
• Coordinate onboarding for employees, freelancers and interns, handling visas, Emirates ID, medical insurance, relocation support and liaison with HR teams.
• Act as liaison with TwoFour54, security, maintenance, support PR and corporate events, and participate in out‑of‑hours call‑out rotas during breaking news.

Required profile

• Previous involvement in finance or accounting functions.

Required skills

• Concur
• Workday