Umaar Khalid

Umaar Khalid has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Umaar started their career as a Customer Support Advisor at the Student Loans Company in 2006, where they provided guidance on student loans and supported graduates with loan repayments. In 2008, they joined National Tyres and Autocare as an Accounts Payable Assistant, ensuring accurate invoice processing and timely resolution of supplier queries.

In 2008, Umaar joined O2 UK (a Telefónica Company) as a Customer Support Advisor, where they handled technical customer inquiries and worked towards achieving excellent customer experiences. Umaar also contributed innovative ideas to establish the company as a leading telecommunications provider. In 2010, they worked as a Bookkeeper at Milton Convenience Store, managing financial records and transactions.

From 2012 to 2013, Umaar worked as an Assistant Accountant at 4u Services, where they gained practical experience in accounting functions. Umaar then worked as a Compliance Audit Consultant (Contractor) at Lloyds Banking Group from 2013 to 2014, focusing on compliance audits.

In 2014, Umaar joined Displaydata as a Finance Analyst, contributing to the design and supply of electronic shelf labels and digital display solutions. Umaar joined Ergomed in 2017, initially working as a Systems Accountant/Finance Analyst before being promoted to Head of Group Finance Systems in 2021. In this role, they implemented Sage X3 V9 from Sage 50, supporting the global operations of Ergomed in clinical trials and pharmacovigilance services for the pharmaceutical industry.

Overall, Umaar Khalid possesses a strong background in finance and accounting, complemented by experience in customer support, compliance, and project implementation.

Umaar Khalid has a degree in Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics and Finance from the University of Strathclyde, which they obtained from 2004 to 2008. Prior to that, they attended Williamwood High School from 1998 to 2004. Umaar also holds certifications in Accounting from ACCA, specifically the ACCA degree and the FCCA qualification, which they obtained in 2017.