Compliance Officer

Job Description

<p>Kennedy Property, a forward-thinking real estate company located in Dubai Media City, is looking for an experienced and organised individual to handle internal compliance as part of the accounting department. Previous compliance and accounting experience in the UAE is mandatory.</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Accountabilities:</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Undertake full KYC check on each Client in line with company’s risk and AML framework</li><li>Optimise the internal risk and compliance framework by clearly defining all key risks and prioritising those risks by their financial impact to the business</li><li>Conduct regular internal audits to ensure identified risks are being appropriately managed. Identify and record any potential failures and build appropriate action plans</li><li>Take responsibility for and actively develop the relationship between the company and its regulators, namely the UAE Central Bank, the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) and the Department of Tourism &amp; Commerce Marketing (DTCM)</li><li>Demonstrate full knowledge of UAE Anti Money Laundering Regulations ensuring every related process and activity with the company is fully compliant with these regulations at all times</li><li>Adapt and update internal policies in line with regulatory changes</li><li>Supporting the Head Accountant with various accounting duties</li></ul><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Remuneration:</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>AED 6,000 – 8,000 basic salary (based on experience)</p><p>Company visa &amp; health insurance</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>About the Company:</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kennedy Property Group is a large multinational property-technology services firm with offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Marbella and London. Kennedy Property, the real estate brokerage, specializes in using technology to make real estate transactions more efficient and effective. Kennedy Towers, Dubai’s largest short-term rental management company, is a pioneer in the region and has a global footprint.</p>