Summary
Ali & Sons Holding is seeking a Group Consolidation & Reporting Lead in Abu Dhabi. The role coordinates monthly group consolidation, supports consolidated financial statements under IFRS, and works with external auditors and finance teams. It also supports accounting governance, EPM reporting systems, financial controls, and improvements to the financial close process. Applicants should have 5–8 years of relevant experience and a degree in finance, accounting, commerce, or a related field; CFA, CPA, CA, or CMA certification is preferred.
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Exciting Opportunity: Join Ali & Sons as a Group Consolidation & Reporting Lead
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for financial reporting, consolidation, and accounting governance?
Join Ali & Sons Group as a Group Consolidation & Reporting Lead, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely group financial reporting, strengthening accounting governance, and supporting consistent financial practices across the Group. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to financial excellence, reporting accuracy, and continuous process improvement within a dynamic and diversified business environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the monthly Group consolidation process, including intercompany eliminations, consolidation adjustments, and reconciliation of Group balances to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
- Support the preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Group accounting policies.
- 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.
- 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.
- Act as the EPM administrator for Reporting and Consolidation, supporting system configuration, reporting structures, data integrity, and user requirements.
- Review accounting treatments and significant or complex transactions, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment, adequate supporting documentation, and consistency across business units.
- 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.
- Support the Head of Reporting in strengthening the financial close and reporting framework, including closing calendars, reporting controls, standardization, and continuous process improvement.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience: 5–8 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, financial reporting, or consolidation. A background in a consultancy firm is preferred.
- Education: University degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field.
- Certifications: CFA, CPA, CA, or CMA certification preferred.
- Software Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, with knowledge of SAP, Oracle, and other accounting software. Experience with EPM reporting and consolidation systems is an advantage.
If you’re a finance professional with a strong understanding of consolidation, IFRS, and financial reporting, and you’re ready to contribute to the financial excellence of a growing organization, apply now and become part of Ali & Sons Group!