Strategic Business Support Lead — UAE Ops & Compliance

Maleapartners; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Exposure to international clients

Work directly with founders on key op/

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic entrepreneurial work culture

Job summary

Maleapartners in Abu Dhabi seeks a highly organised Business Support Manager to support day-to-day operations of a growing advisory firm helping international companies establish and scale in the UAE. You will oversee administrative, financial, and operational support and work closely with the founder to ensure smooth operations across ADGM and mainland structures.

You will manage invoicing, vendor coordination, compliance administration, client onboarding, calendars, travel, and documentation,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in business support, administration, finance, or operations within the UAE.
• Strong understanding of ADGM and mainland company structures, setup processes, and compliance requirements.
• Experience handling trade licenses, renewals, visas, and corporate documentation.
• Strong understanding of invoicing, bookkeeping, and financial administration.
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar) and digital business tools

Responsibilities

• Manage invoicing, expense tracking, and financial administration
• Coordinate with external accountants and maintain accurate financial records
• Oversee contracts, corporate documentation, and compliance-related administration
• Support company setup, renewals, and operational requirements across ADGM and mainland UAE
• Coordinate with government authorities, service providers, and external stakeholders
• Manage calendars, meetings, and travel arrangements
• Assist with client onboarding and internal business processes
• Track deadlines, regulatory requirements, and founder priorities
• Provide day-to-day business support across multiple functions

Skills

Business support

Administration

Finance coordination

ADGM/mainland knowledge

Invoicing/Bookkeeping

Multitasking

English communication

Confidentiality

Digital tools

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Maleapartners in Abu Dhabi seeks a highly organised Business Support Manager to support day-to-day operations of a growing advisory firm helping international companies establish and scale in the UAE. You will oversee administrative, financial, and operational support and work closely with the founder to ensure smooth operations across ADGM and mainland structures.

You will manage invoicing, vendor coordination, compliance administration, client onboarding, calendars, travel, and documentation,