Meet Ali
I joined Inspire in 2017, and the journey has been nothing short of transformative. What started with little experience as an Accountant quickly turned into a fast-paced and rewarding adventure. Within just six months, I found myself rising to the challenge and exceeding my own expectations. Since then, my portfolio has expanded at an exhilarating pace, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Within six years of joining Inspire, I transitioned from Account Manager to Head of Product and Tax. In my current role, I oversee the review of family group financials & tax returns once they’ve been prepared. I focus on ensuring that everything is clear, tax-efficient, and aligns perfectly with our clients’ needs. As the final set of eyes before any work is delivered to clients, I make sure we uphold the highest standards of accuracy, quality, and service every step of the way.
Outside of Inspire
When I’m not at work, I’m busy enjoying life with my wonderful wife, Beck, and our beautiful son, Rami, who was born in 2024. Our family has grown, and we’re loving every moment of it! We’re also lucky to have Hazel, our energetic and sweet fur baby, who joined our family in 2019.
Traveling with my family is one of my greatest joys. Exploring different cultures and cuisines together has deepened my appreciation for diversity and the connections that unite us all through food and laughter. Experiencing the world through travel fosters growth, understanding, and a sense of wonder that opens up my mind and heart.
On a more relaxed note, I’m a passionate football fan and have been supporting FC Barcelona for as long as I can remember. While Ronaldinho is now retired, he’ll always be my favourite player for the joy and magic he brought to the game.
What is your favourite thing about working at Inspire?
The supportive environment – there is so much independence and integrity at Inspire which forms the foundation of our culture here. If something needs to be done, whether it’s within the scope of your role or not, if you have the capacity to do it, you do it. Everyone here has adopted that mindset and it’s so comforting knowing that you can always rely on each other to take initiative.
How did you get interested in accounting?
Initially, I had wanted to be an IT engineer. However, after the world had experienced the GFC, my natural thoughts were that accountants would be in demand. As I was just 17 at the time, taking on accounting wasn’t a concrete plan and had many exit strategies in mind had I not enjoyed it. Gratefully, I had found accounting came very naturally, 8 years later I’m still in this industry and loving it.
What is one of the biggest impacts you’ve made?
I feel that my biggest impact is having had a direct impact in helping the team at Inspire as well as our clients grow. Everyone is at different stages in life, both personally and professionally. I’ve been very fortunate to contribute to the growth of the people around me as well as our clients with my experience and expertise.
What are some books you recommend?
I’d say the Harry Potter series has always been one of my all time favourites. If I was to give a single book, I personally think ‘1984 by George Orwell’ is written impeccably.
Which Sustainable Development Goal(s) do you choose and why?
I’d have to choose climate action and gender inequality. Having come from Bahrain, right before our eyes, we can see the negligence of the environment unfold in real time.
Bahrain having a male dominant country has also seen that gender equality has created an abundance of societal problems. Everyone deserves equal opportunity.
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