Umair Khalid

• 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.

• 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.

• Successfully performed assurance and non-assurance services for multinational companies and large groups.
• Performed multitasking and completed the jobs within tight deadlines despite the Covid-19 pandemic issues.
• Identified issues, analyzed information, provided solutions to problems and streamlined the financial information of different companies by resolving prior year issues.
• Worked in a multicultural environment and developed good relations with colleagues and clients.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Prepared audit files on Atlas and Audit Soft (Audit software).
• Got satisfactory remarks from group auditors regarding group deliverables.

Executed 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.

• Handled a large portfolio of assurance and non-assurance clients, finalize the jobs within the time frame to ensure statutory compliance.
• Prepared the audit files for quality control review conducted by ICAP and got a satisfactory result.
• Performed multitasking and successfully worked within tight deadlines and in a fast-paced environment.
• Checked the existence and implementation of internal controls at various clients and prepare reports for system improvement.
• Exceeded goal through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
• Successfully handled a team of 20 members, monitored the training of each individual to ensure proper learning of each staff member.

Directed audit engagements, internal control reviews, and tax-related assignments across multiple client portfolios,
ensuring adherence with applicable auditing and financial reporting standards.
• Planned audit engagements based on risk assessments and in-depth understanding of client business processes.
• Developed and implemented risk-based audit strategies to address audit risks and achieve audit objectives.
• Critically reviewed audit documentation and financial statements to ensure full alignment with ISAs and statutory
reporting frameworks.
• Evaluated audit findings and internal control weaknesses, provided practical recommendations to strengthen
controls and improve processes.
• Collaborated with senior management to discuss audit issues, mitigate risks, and enhance governance and internal
control frameworks.
• Coordinated with external quality control reviewers to ensure compliance with firm and regulatory audit quality
requirements.

• Led all the audit clients of the organization and got promotion from trainee to audit and assurance supervisor.
• Developed working papers, procedures and audit programs as a benchmark and guideline.
• Prepared the audit files for quality control review conducted by ICAP and got first-time satisfactory result for the organization.
• Performed internal audits and GAAP analysis for different clients and secured new assignments for the organization.
• Performed cost audit, media audit, provident fund and other assignments.
• Successfully handled and trained a team of 15 members.

Supervised audit and assurance engagements, internal control reviews, and tax assignments across a range of clients.
• Headed audit teams through planning, execution, and completion stages of assurance and non-assurance
engagements.
• Supervised preparation of income tax returns in conformity with local tax laws and regulations.
• Evaluated internal control systems and provided recommendations for operational and control improvements.
• Reviewed audit working papers, supporting documentation, and financial statements in accordance with ISAs &
IFRS/IAS.