Senior Associate, Property Management

Modon; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent property management company in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced professional to oversee operations at workforce and residential accommodations. The role involves managing financial records, supporting compliance needs, and ensuring operational effectiveness. Ideal candidates have a background in finance or accounting with 5–7 years of experience in property management, demonstrating strong stakeholder management and communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience managing workforce accommodations or residential zones.
• Prior exposure to property management reporting and audit-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations for residential and workforce accommodations.
• Maintain accurate records of asset-related transactions.
• Monitor asset performance in alignment with budgets.
• Process and track invoices related to utilities and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies.

Skills

Strong stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Documentation discipline

Written communication

Verbal communication

Operational effectiveness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field

Professional accounting certification (preferred)

Job description

Job Purpose

Act as the key liaison between tenants, Facilities Management (FM), and Modon’s onsite team. Oversee the day-to-day operations of assets, including residential and workforce accommodations at Humanitarian City. The role focuses on maintaining accurate records, managing invoices, and supporting the project’s audit-driven environment and operational accountability.

Key Roles, Responsibilities & Duties

Asset & Financial Management

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of asset-related transactions, including leases, variations, and service contracts.
• Monitor asset performance and ensure alignment with approved budgets and financial plans.
• Process, verify, and track invoices related to utilities, maintenance, and service providers.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, Delegation of Authority (DOA), and financial policies related to asset management.
• Prepare, maintain, and organize supporting documentation for all financial transactions to support internal and external audits.

Operations & Tenant Management

• Check and ensure completion of reactive maintenance requests reported by tenants.
• Validate daily cleanliness standards and compliance with compound rules.
• Assist administrative teams in documenting move-in and reinstatement checklists.
• Maintain a logbook of routine observations and politely counsel repeat offenders when required.
• Follow up with Admin and FM teams on escalated or out-of-scope operational issues.

HSE & Compliance Support

• Support Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) checks as required.
• Assist with asset tagging, removal, or updates in line with compliance and operational needs.

Leadership & Coordination

• Provide guidance and leadership to Operations Officers or administrative teams when delegated.
• Support coordination between tenants, FM, and onsite stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Professional accounting certification is preferred.

Experience

• 5–7 years of experience managing workforce accommodations or residential zones.
• Prior exposure to property management reporting and audit-driven environments.

Core Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills.
• High attention to detail and strong documentation discipline.
• Solid understanding of financial controls, audits, and compliance requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, operational environment.