Deputy General Manager

Budge Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate development firm in Dubai is seeking a Deputy GM to oversee the launch of a major retail and leisure development. This role requires managing tenant relations and financial reporting, participating in strategic planning, and serving as a spokesperson in the absence of the GM. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in property management, strong knowledge of the GCC real estate market, and be bilingual in Arabic and English. Competitive remuneration and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in property management or asset management.
• Strong knowledge of the GCC real estate market.
• Relevant financial analysis competencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage tenant relationships and communications.
• Prepare and manage financial reports and P&L statements.
• Design and execute strategic plans for the asset.

Skills

Property management experience

GCC real estate market knowledge

Financial analysis competencies

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (Arabic/English)

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

Our client, one of the largest developers in the Middle East and North Africa region based in Abu Dhabi, is currently looking for a Deputy GM to support the launch of the largest retail and leisure development in Abu Dhabi by integrating tenant relations and accounting/finance outputs. The role serves as a pass‑through to General Management appointments elsewhere within the AM portfolio and requires flexibility in personal scope, decision making and functional involvement. Accountable for the period‑end P&L, service charges, balance sheet and cash flow reporting of the mall, the Deputy GM reports to the General Manager.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead daily tenant relationship management and serve as the primary point of contact for all Arabic affairs and communications.
• Facilitate effective relationships across tenants, landlords, customers, cross‑functional staff, third‑party vendors and operators, the broader community, regulatory agencies and bodies to enhance asset credibility, utilization and value proposition.
• In the absence of the GM, serve as the spokesperson of the mall for all public‑facing communications.

P&L, Balance Sheet and Strategy Management

• Participate in the design and execution of a 3‑5 year asset strategic plan, cascading it down to functional accounting/finance and tenant relations annual business plans and driven by period‑end KPI management.
• Resolve all risks associated with tenant relations, period‑end accounting/financial reporting and service charge invoicing, collections and rental receipts; take appropriate action regarding outstanding A/R, ensure timely release of vendor payments and exercise appropriate legal actions regarding overdue debtor status.
• Create the first draft of service charges.
• Participate in CAPEX budget preparation and management for mall operations; manage selected business model ratios.
• Analyze, prepare variance responses and present month‑end finances.

Job Skills

• Experience in either a property management or asset management business.
• Strong knowledge and exposure to the GCC real estate market.
• Relevant AM/PM financial analysis competencies.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual (Arabic/English).
• Ability to liaise, influence and interact effectively with diverse audiences.
• Understanding of principles underpinning effective relationship management and its downstream impact on the business.
• Education: Recognized business scholarship program; Bachelor degree.