Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Group's monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing, reporting, and consolidation processes.
• Coordinate with subsidiaries and business units to ensure timely, complete, and accurate submission of financial information.
• Prepare and review monthly and year-end consolidated financial statements, management reports, disclosures, and supporting schedules.
• Manage the Group consolidation process, including intercompany reconciliations, eliminations, consolidation adjustments, and validation of consolidated balances.
• Review subsidiary financial submissions for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with Group accounting policies.
• Perform analytical reviews of monthly and year-to-date financial results, investigate significant variances, and coordinate corrective actions with relevant entities.
• Manage the Group financial reporting calendar, including reporting deadlines, period opening and closing, and submission tracking.
• Ensure appropriate controls over post-closing adjustments and accounting entries made after reporting cut-off.
• Develop, maintain, and implement Group accounting and financial reporting policies, guidelines, and reporting instructions.
• Act as the Group focal point for IFRS matters, including assessment of new and amended accounting standards and their impact on the Group's financial statements.
• Coordinate with subsidiaries, external auditors, Internal Audit, and relevant stakeholders to ensure timely completion of interim and year-end audits.
• Follow up on and resolve financial reporting, accounting, and audit-related observations and outstanding matters.
• Ensure consistency between subsidiary financial records, consolidation systems, and Group-reported financial information.
• Maintain the Group chart of accounts, reporting structures, consolidation hierarchies, and financial reporting mappings.
• Lead the enhancement and automation of Group consolidation, financial reporting, and budgeting processes.
• Monitor and resolve reporting and consolidation system issues in coordination with IT and system support teams.
• Manage reporting and consolidation system access, authorities, and controls in line with approved governance requirements.
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to financial closing, reporting quality, submission timelines, and accuracy across Group entities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce closing timelines, minimize manual processes, and improve data quality.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and audit trails for consolidation adjustments, eliminations, and Group-level reporting entries.
• Support the Group Financial Controller with financial analysis, reporting requirements, and other Group-level financial matters.
• Lead, develop, and supervise the Reporting & Consolidation team, ensuring effective workload allocation, performance management, and capability development.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Group Financial Controller.

Role Purpose

To lead the Group's financial reporting, consolidation, and closing activities, ensuring accurate, timely, and IFRS-compliant consolidated financial information while strengthening financial controls, reporting systems, data quality, and operational efficiency across the Group.

What We're Looking For

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Group financial reporting, financial consolidation, accounting, audit, or a similar finance role, preferably within a diversified or multi-entity organization.

Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.

Professional Qualification: CPA, CA, ACCA, or an equivalent professional accounting qualification is required.

Languages: Fluency in English is essential; Arabic language skills are an added advantage.

Software Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, SAP, and other accounting, financial reporting, and consolidation systems.

Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial consolidation, intercompany accounting, financial reporting, audit requirements, financial controls, and reporting systems.

Personal Attributes: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent attention to detail, leadership capabilities, effective communication skills, ability to manage multiple deadlines, and a strong commitment to accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Why Join Ali & Sons?

At Ali & Sons, we are committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth. As part of one of the UAE's respected and diversified business groups, you will benefit from:

• A professional and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for learning, development, and career growth.
• Exposure to diverse business operations across a leading UAE group.
• Opportunities to work with senior management and key Group stakeholders.
• A culture that values professionalism, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Group-wide financial reporting, controls, and business performance.

Ready to Build Your Career with Ali & Sons?

If you are an experienced finance professional with strong expertise in financial reporting, consolidation, IFRS, and leadership, and are ready to drive reporting excellence across a diversified Group, apply now and become part of the Ali & Sons team.