Umair Arif, FCCA, has a diverse work experience in corporate finance, asset management, and transaction advisory services. Most recently, they served as the Head of Financial Planning and Treasury at MURIYA, where they supported the executive team in investment decisions by conducting advanced analysis and building complex financial models. Prior to that, Umair worked as a Group Senior Financial Analyst at MURIYA, where they developed financial models for new projects and arranged funding through raising debts and attracting equity investors. Umair also has experience as a Consultant in Corporate Finance at BDO, where they conducted feasibility studies, business valuation, and investment appraisal, with a focus on various industries. Additionally, they were seconded to Oman Oil asset management department during their time at BDO. Umair has also worked as a Consultant in the Asset Management Department at Takamul Investment Company LLC. Furthermore, they started their career at EY, where they served as an Assistant Manager in Transaction Advisory Services and as a Trainee in Transaction Advisory Services.
Umair Arif, FCCA, began their education in 2004 at the University of the Punjab, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Commerce with a focus on Accounting in 2006. Umair then pursued further education at ACCA from 2007 to 2010 and became a Fellow Member. In 2013, Umair enrolled at Oxford Brookes University and completed their BSc in Applied Accounting in 2017.
In addition to their formal education, Umair Arif has obtained additional certifications. Umair completed a course titled "Real Estate Deal Structuring: Introduction to the Waterfall Framework" at LinkedIn in January 2021. Moreover, Umair has successfully passed the CFA Level 2 examination, although the specific month and year of achievement are not provided.
February, 2021 - present
October, 2016
Lead Accountant at High Alpha Innovation
Vice President of Finance at Eskaton
Dean, Admissions and Financial Aid at Hampshire College
Finance Director (cfo Brazil & Paraguay) at Corteva
Regional Vice Chancellor of Administration & Finance at University of South Florida