Job Description

Job Title

Real Estate Account Manager & Compliance Controller

Role Objective

The Real Estate Account Manager & Compliance Controller is responsible for

overseeing end-to-end compliance, documentation, and operational timelines

across real estate activities, including leasing, buy & sale, off-plan, and WIP assets.
The role focuses on

control, coordination, monitoring, and timely compliance

, ensuring that all stakeholders (legal, finance, operations, sales, and project teams) meet regulatory and internal requirements--

without directly performing legal work, ground operations, or detailed accounting entries

.

Role Scope (What This Role Is / Is Not)

This Role IS Responsible For:

Compliance oversight

Documentation control

Operational monitoring

Timelines, checklists, and reporting

Cross-department coordination

This Role Is NOT Responsible For:

Drafting legal documents or providing legal opinions

Site-level / ground operations or inspections

Posting accounting entries or bookkeeping

Key ResponsibilitiesCompliance Oversight & Control

Ensure all real estate activities comply with applicable regulations, authority requirements, and internal policies.

Maintain a

compliance calendar

and track due dates for renewals, filings, registrations, and approvals.

Monitor compliance status for leasing, buy & sale, off-plan projects, and WIP assets.

Escalate risks, delays, or non-compliance to management in a timely manner.

Ensure compliance tasks are completed by responsible teams

within defined timelines

.

Documentation Management & Governance

Ensure

completeness, accuracy, and availability

of documentation related to:

o Buy & sale transactions

o Leasing and renewals

o Off-plan projects and SPAs

o WIP assets and project approvals

Verify that documents prepared by legal, sales, or operations teams meet compliance and authority requirements.

Maintain document trackers, version control, and audit-ready records.

Coordinate with legal teams for reviews--without drafting or negotiating legal clauses.

Account Management & Stakeholder Coordination

Act as a

central coordination point

between clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders.

Ensure client and investor commitments are tracked, communicated, and fulfilled on time.

Oversee account-level compliance and documentation readiness.

Ensure smooth handover of requirements between sales, operations, finance, and legal teams.

Buy & Sale, Off-Plan & WIP Oversight (Non-Operational)

Monitor compliance milestones for buy & sale transactions (booking, transfer, registration, handover).

Track off-plan project compliance status, authority approvals, and documentation readiness.

Oversee WIP asset compliance from a

control and reporting perspective

, not cost booking or payment processing.

Ensure required approvals, certificates, and documentation are in place before milestone progression.

Financial & Accounting Interface (Non-Posting Role)

Coordinate with finance teams to ensure:

o Monthly closing timelines are met

o Required compliance and documentation inputs are provided on time

o Exceptions or discrepancies are highlighted and resolved

Review summary reports and dashboards--

without performing accounting entries or reconciliations

.

Reporting & Management Updates

Prepare

compliance dashboards, status reports, and exception reports

for management.

Provide visibility on:

o Compliance status

o Documentation gaps

o Delays and risks

o Upcoming deadlines

Support internal and external audits through documentation readiness and coordination.

Required Profile & Experience

Bachelor's degree in

Business Administration, Finance, Real Estate Management, or related field

.

6-10 years of experience in

real estate compliance, account management, or operational control roles

.

Strong exposure to

real estate operations without hands-on legal or accounting execution

.

Experience coordinating with legal, finance, sales, and operations teams.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong

compliance and control mindset

Excellent documentation and process-tracking skills

Ability to manage timelines, dependencies, and multiple stakeholders

Strong reporting and escalation capability

High attention to detail with a governance-oriented approach

Clear communication and coordination skills

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent