Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced

Compliance Officer

to ensure full regulatory, legal, and governance compliance for a Jointly Owned Property Management Company. The role operates independently and impartially between joint owners, safeguarding the interests of owners, residents, and stakeholders in accordance with

UAE Law No. 6 of 2019

, RERA regulations, and approved bylaws.

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory & Legal Compliance

Ensure compliance with UAE property, real estate, corporate, employment, HSE, data protection, and financial regulations. Monitor regulatory updates and assess operational impact. Manage licenses, filings, and regulatory submissions. Liaise with regulators and external legal counsel when required.

Governance & JOP Oversight

Ensure compliance with Law 6 of 2019, JOP bylaws, and governing documents. Oversee Reserve Fund Studies (every 3-5 years) and ensure reserve balances align with approved studies. Monitor reserve fund utilization in line with RERA circulars and annual plans.

Policies, Risk & Internal Controls

Develop and maintain compliance policies including Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest, Anti-Fraud, Complaints Handling, and Vendor Controls. Identify and monitor compliance risks across operations and corporate functions. Conduct internal audits and compliance reviews and track corrective actions.

Financial & Fiduciary Compliance

Work closely with Finance to ensure proper handling of service charges, trust/escrow accounts, and owner funds. Support transparent and accurate financial reporting to joint owners. Escalate suspected financial irregularities or breaches.

Complaints, Investigations & Reporting

Manage compliance complaints, whistleblowing cases, and investigations. Conduct confidential and impartial investigations and prepare reports. Escalate serious breaches to Management and regulators when required.

Training, Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement

Deliver compliance training to employees, management, and contractors. Advise Management and JOP committees on governance and compliance matters. Maintain clear communication with owners, residents, and stakeholders as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Finance, or related field.

5+ years' experience

in compliance, governance, or regulatory roles (real estate / property management preferred).

Fluency in Arabic is mandatory

Strong knowledge of

UAE Law No. 6 of 2019

, RERA regulations, and JOP governance. Experience with reserve funds, service charges, and fiduciary controls. Strong communication, investigation, and stakeholder management skills. High integrity, independence, and attention to detail.
Job Type: Full-time

Language:

* Arabic (Required)