Reporting & Consolidation Lead

Role Overview

Reporting & Consolidation Lead at Ali & Sons Holding LLC. This role leads group financial consolidation, reporting, and accounting governance across a diversified Emirati conglomerate.

Company Overview

Ali & Sons Holding is an innovative Emirati conglomerate operating across automotive, construction, jewellery, real estate, and car rental sectors. The group has partnered with major global automotive brands including Porsche, Audi, Volkswagen, Skoda, and MG, and operates proprietary brands such as Amwaj Jewellery, Ali & Sons Real Estate, and Eurostar Rent-A-Car. Over the next 3–4 years, the group expects to grow fourfold through acquisitions and direct investment, with expansion focused on Automotive, Energy & Industrial, and Retail & Investments. Digitalisation and process improvement using Lean Six Sigma methodology are central to future growth plans.

Role Purpose

This role ensures accurate and timely group financial reporting, strengthens accounting governance, and supports consistent financial practices across all entities within Ali & Sons Group. The position contributes to financial excellence, reporting accuracy, and continuous process improvement within a dynamic and diversified business environment.

Key Responsibilities

Consolidation & Financial Reporting

• Coordinate the monthly group consolidation process, including intercompany eliminations, consolidation adjustments, and reconciliation of group balances.
• Support the preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and group accounting policies.

Governance & Compliance

• Support the implementation and monitoring of accounting governance across the group, ensuring consistent application of accounting policies, reporting standards, and financial controls across all entities.
• Maintain and review the group Chart of Accounts and accounting structure, ensuring appropriate classification of accounts, cost centres, and reporting lines.
• Review accounting treatments and significant or complex transactions, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment, adequate supporting documentation, and consistency across business units.

Systems & Administration

• Act as the EPM administrator for Reporting and Consolidation, supporting system configuration, reporting structures, data integrity, and user requirements.

Audit & Controls

• Coordinate with external auditors on audit requirements, supporting schedules, and audit queries, working closely with the Head of Reporting and Finance Manager to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate with Finance Managers to ensure timely closure of Internal Audit observations, follow up on corrective actions, and support the Head of Reporting in monitoring outstanding finance-related findings.

Process Improvement

• Support the Head of Reporting in strengthening the financial close and reporting framework, including closing calendars, reporting controls, standardization, and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, financial reporting, or consolidation; background in a consultancy firm is preferred.
• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field.
• CFA, CPA, CA, or CMA certification preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Knowledge of SAP, Oracle, and other accounting software.
• Experience with EPM reporting and consolidation systems is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of consolidation, IFRS, and financial reporting.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.