About Umair
Struggling to manage multi-entity financial operations, clean up messy ledgers, or transition smoothly to a new ERP?
I am a Chartered Accountant (CA) and Corporate Finance Specialist with over 12 years of hands-on experience driving financial excellence for corporate groups with revenues scaling up to $200M+. Whether you need a high-level Virtual CFO to build dynamic cash flow models or an expert hand to streamline your daily bookkeeping, I deliver clean, audit-ready financials that back your strategic business growth.
Here is exactly how I add value to your business:
đź’Ľ ENTERPRISE ERP IMPLEMENTATION & MANAGEMENT
• End-to-end configuration, data migration, and optimization for Oracle NetSuite and Microsoft Dynamics AX.
• Streamlining accounting workflows to shave days off your month-end close cycle.
đź“Š ADVANCED FINANCIAL REPORTING & FP&A
• Generating robust, IFRS/IAS-compliant standalone and consolidated financial statements.
• Building dynamic cash flow forecasts, budget variance analyses, and Power BI dashboards to drive executive decision-making.
⚖️ TAXATION & COMPLIANCE
• Flawless preparation and filing for UAE VAT and Corporate Tax with a flawless zero-penalty record.
• Intercompany transaction matching and clean ledger reconciliations.
đź› TECH STACK:
Oracle NetSuite | Microsoft Dynamics | QuickBooks Online | Xero | Microsoft Excel (Advanced) | Power BI | Power Query
Let’s clean up your books and unlock deep financial insights for your business. Click "Message" or "Invite to Job" to discuss your project requirements!
English
Fluent
Urdu
Native or bilingual
Punjabi
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Dubai (up to 50km)
Experience
- SARA Group (Green Trend Landscape L.L.C),Accounting & Finance ManagerRETAIL (LARGE RETAILERS)March 2023 - March 2026 (3 years)Dubai - United Arab EmiratesGreen Trend Landscape L.L.C, acquired by SARA Group in 2023, is a leading landscaping and premium tree tradingcompany in the UAE. Appointed to support post-acquisition integration, coordinate with legal and management teams,and lead finance and operational oversight.• • Led end-to-end implementation of Oracle NetSuite ERP, including data migration, system configuration, and parallel run with Microsoft Dynamics AX, ensuring seamless business continuity.• • Delivered standalone and consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS/IAS, along with variance analysis.• • Led a team of 4 (accounting and operations), streamlining workflows and reducing the month-end close cycle from 7 to 5 days.• • Presented budgets and forecasts, communicated strategic insights on performance and key variances.• • Orchestrated full-cycle accounting and finance operations (GL, AP/AR, payroll, and cash flow), while strengthening internal controls by identifying gaps and implementing corrective measures.• • Optimized working capital by conducting receivables reviews with sales teams, accelerating collections and mitigating credit risk.• • Oversaw the end-to-end accounts payable lifecycle, maintained accuracy and strict adherence to payment deadlines.• • Maintained fixed asset register, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and insurance coverage.• • Maintained a zero-penalty record for UAE VAT and Corporate Tax by upholding rigorous compliance standards, timely filings of returns, and coordination with external consultants.
- SARA GroupSenior AccountantRETAIL (LARGE RETAILERS)December 2021 - March 2023 (1 year and 3 months)Dubai, United Arab EmiratesOversaw the accounting, finance, and tax functions for five entities within the SARA Group and reporting directly to the CFO.• • Delivered timely and accurate monthly financial statements and ratio analysis, supporting management reporting and decision-making.• • Governed trade and non-trade payables, upholding strict punctuality for payments and precision in ledger entries.• • Ensured regional tax adherence by preparing and submitting VAT returns (UAE, Oman, Bahrain) and coordinated with consultants for corporate/income tax filings (Qatar).• • Developed and implemented a lease management module in Microsoft Dynamics AX in collaboration with IT, improved tracking of lease contracts, right-of-use assets, interest, and depreciation in accordance with IFRS-16.• • Performed daily and weekly reconciliations of sales, receivables, bank, cash, and visa accounts, promptly identifying and resolving discrepancies.• • Supervised and accounted for employees' payroll, commissions, vacation accruals, gratuity, and other HR-related costs for more than 350 employees.• • Maintained close collaboration with external auditors during annual audits, ensuring timely sign-off of financial statements to meet group reporting deadlines.• • Prepared quarterly and annual budgets in collaboration with other departments and conducted variance analysis to explain significant deviations.
- Mazars Chartered Accountants (Top-10 Global Audit Firm),Senior AuditorCONSULTING AND AUDITSFebruary 2020 - July 2021 (1 year and 5 months)Dubai - United Arab EmiratesExecuted external audit engagements for national and multinational clients across multiple industries, ensuring conformity with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and IFRS/IAS.• • Performed external audit engagements from planning to completion for national and multinational clients across multiple industries, in accordance with ISA and IFRS/IAS.• • Assessed business risks and designed risk-based audit strategies, delivering assignments on time and within budget.• • Coordinated with client management and engagement partners to resolve complex audit issues and provide technical recommendations.• • Generated standalone, consolidated, and combined financial statements in accordance with IFRS/IAS and applicable regulations.• • Managed audit budgets, timelines, and resources while supporting quality control reviews by group auditors.
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Education
- Chartered Accountant (CA)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)2019Chartered Accountant (CA)
- Financial Planning & Analysis Professional (FPAP)Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)2025Financial Planning & Analysis Professional (FPAP)
Certifications
- Advanced Excel Formulas & FunctionsCorporate Finance Institute2025