GENERAL MANAGER

Envision Partnership; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a General Manager to oversee portfolio assets and manage day-to-day operations. This role involves analyzing investment opportunities in real estate and financial assets, liaising with various service providers, and ensuring smooth operations of the office. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in finance and real estate, with a strong understanding of UAE laws. Join this dynamic team and contribute to strategic decision-making while leading a dedicated administrative staff. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in finance, real estate, or corporate management.
• Must understand UAE real estate and tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze portfolio asset performance and investment opportunities.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day operations and manage administrative staff.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Arabic

Financial Analysis

Investment Analysis

Corporate Management

Real Estate Knowledge

Education

MBA or Master’s Degree in Finance/Accounting

Job description

Job Location: Dubai

Company: Family Holding Office with investments locally and internationally. Core business is in real estate and financial investments.

Line Manager: The GM will report to the Board of Directors (Members of the Board).

Direct Reports: All employees shall report to the GM, totaling 8 employees.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage and analyze the performance of portfolio assets.
• Analyze potential investment opportunities in real estate and financial assets and present investment recommendations to the Board.
• Liaise with external accountants, lawyers, banks, and other service providers in each jurisdiction as required by the Group portfolio.
• Represent the company via regular liaisons with portfolio companies across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of the office, including management of the team of administrative staff and supervision of the office’s various divisions.
• Oversee the day-to-day administrative management of the office, including but not limited to office supplies/procurement needs and maintenance requirements.
• Arrange and administer weekly or bi-weekly Board meetings to update the Directors on financial and operational matters.
• Arrange and administer shareholder meetings and AGMs.
• Preparation of Board of Directors agendas and minutes.
• Follow up on Directors' requests.

Qualifications & Experiences:

• MBA or Master’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent.
• Fluency in English and Arabic languages.
• Previous experience in Family Holding office, preferably within the GCC region (preferred but not mandatory).
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in finance, real estate, corporate management, or related fields.
• Must understand UAE real estate and tax laws, as well as the British real estate market.

If you know of anyone who has these qualifications and is looking for a challenging career, please email: [e-mail]

Jeanette Jarjoura – Executive Search and Leadership Consultant