Compliance Officer

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)