Senior Accountant

Role Overview

Senior Accountant at Ali & Sons Holding LLC, Abu Dhabi, UAE. This role supports financial reporting, accounting operations, and compliance across the organization, with responsibility for supervising accounting activities, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring timely preparation of management accounts and financial statements.

Company Overview

Ali & Sons Holding LLC is a multi-faceted conglomerate and pioneering force instrumental in shaping the UAE's economy. The group operates across diverse sectors including Automotive, Oil & Gas, Contracting, Commercial, Marine Engineering, Retail, Property Management, Tourism, Manufacturing, and Healthcare. The company represents prestigious global brands including Porsche, Audi, Volkswagen, and Skoda, and has founded successful proprietary brands including Amwaj Jewellery, Ali & Sons Real Estate, and Eurostar Rent-A-Car. The organization is committed to delivering innovative solutions, modern and original products, and services with technologically advanced resources that enable sustainable and positive outcomes.

Role Purpose

Ensure financial accuracy, strengthen internal controls, and support strategic growth by maintaining accurate accounting records, managing accounting operations, and delivering compliant financial reporting aligned with IFRS standards and company objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Records Management

• Assist in supervising accounting teams and coordinating daily accounting operations.
• Maintain accurate accounting records, transactions, and supporting documentation.
• Manage fixed assets accounting, including tracking and coordination with relevant departments.

Financial Reporting & Consolidation

• Support monthly and year-end consolidation processes and financial closing activities.
• Ensure financial reports and management accounts are prepared and issued within required timelines.
• Perform related-party balances reconciliation and ensure proper documentation.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure accounting processes comply with IFRS standards and internal financial policies.
• Monitor company bank accounts and financial facilities to ensure proper control.
• Ensure high standards of accuracy, compliance, and reporting aligned with company objectives.

Strategic Support

• Assist in developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures.
• Provide recommendations to management to enhance financial controls and operational efficiency.

External Relations

• Coordinate with external auditors and support audit requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in Finance or Accounting with professional qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, and consolidation accounting.
• Knowledge of IFRS standards and financial compliance practices.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Proficiency in SAP and other accounting software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an added advantage.

Additional Information

• Be part of a well-established and diversified UAE business group with a strong financial governance culture.
• Work in a professional finance environment with exposure to consolidated reporting and IFRS practices.
• Opportunity to contribute to financial strategy, operational efficiency, and business performance.
• Collaborative workplace focused on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Long-term career growth within a respected and stable organization.