Umair is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in the United Kingdom, a Certified Internal Auditor (UK), and a member of the Certified Financial Consultants (CCFC) in Canada. His certifications and extensive training in financial risk management, IFRS, and enterprise project management support his professional credibility. He also holds a Master of Philosophy in HR & Finance, an MBA, and a BBA. He is a seasoned speaker, having addressed seminar on financial management, risk mitigation, and strategic planning.
For over 17 years, Umair worked at a Dubai government-owned entity specializing in Energy logistics and manufacturing, where he held multiple leadership roles. As the Global Head of Audit & Risk, he managed the Enterprise Risk Management division, overseeing comprehensive financial and risk management activities. He was instrumental in the entity's transformation initiatives and served on key technical committees on Investment, Tax, and ERP Implementation. His leadership was crucial in the successful deployment of Oracle Fusion ERP across subsidiaries in the GCC, Far East, and North America, enhancing operational efficiency and financial transparency.
Umair has provided strategic financial advisory, optimizing costs and improving financial performance for organizations. He has given valuable insights and recommendations to executive leadership and boards on product pricing strategies, cost optimization, and investment strategies, resulting in a significant increase in productivity and a substantial reduction in organizational risks. His professional achievements include the development of financial models for scenario analysis and investment performance evaluation, leading to informed decision-making and strategic planning. He has implemented VAT frameworks for compliance, reducing tax-related risks, and his approaches to working capital management have resulted in significant cost savings for government and non-government organizations in UAE. In addition to his technical skills, Umair has driven process improvements and enhanced internal controls. He has extensive experience in implementing Governance frameworks by leveraging technology, achieving a completely paperless audit workflow, and developing real-time data dashboards to monitor key performance metrics, enabling proactive risk management across multiple organizations.