Erum Unber
Summary
Results-driven Chartered Accountant with over 9 years of diverse experience, including tenure at a Big 4 firm, PwC. Expertise spans manufacturing and service sectors, currently specializing in corporate finance within a prominent real estate group. Proficient in managing corporate and management reporting for valuation, advisory and transaction sector.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Reporting/ FP&A
Aldar Estates- Asteco
UAE
07.2024 - Current
- Streamlined reporting workflows by integrating advanced analytics tools, resulting in a significant reduction in report generation time.
- Oversaw the consolidation and validation of data from multiple sources and companies.
- Managed end to end monthly reporting cycles within exceptionally short deadlines.
- Redesigned budgeting and forecasting process, based on pipeline and work in hand.
- Led a cross regional team of 6 members across UAE, KSA and Egypt.
- Helped business reduce debtor days and expected credit losses by closely monitoring the movement in debtors and regularly highlighting key risks to business.
- Managed interim and full year audits within tight timelines as audit coordinator.
Financial Controller
Packages Group
Pakistan
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed cross-functional teams to deliver accurate and timely financial and operational reports aligned with organizational goals.
- Secured financing for the new projects and CAPEX.
- Monitored cash flows to ensure smooth running of the projects and developments.
- Led payables, receivables, cash and bank, inventory and assets sections, ensuring best practices.
- Aligned the budgets and targets in line with the capacity and supplies.
Manager Internal Audit
Packages Group
Pakistan
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Created audit plans in line with audit guidelines, thoroughly reviewing internal controls and processes.
- Carried out international financial investigations and identified unrecorded losses.
- Build Risk analysis framework from scratch for the Group, incorporating all the risk elements.
Audit Supervisor/ Audit Senior
PWC
Pakistan
12.2017 - 10.2021
- Led and managed audit teams to deliver comprehensive financial audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
- Collaborated with senior management to communicate audit findings and recommend actionable solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
- Supervised the preparation and review of audit reports, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to professional standards.
- Trained and mentored junior auditors, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
Education
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
Pakistan12-2023
Skills
- Analytical thinking
- Financial reporting
- Budgeting and forecasting
- SAP and MS office
- Audit Coordination
- Cross-functional team management
- Time management
- Decision-making
Honors & Awards
Awarded employee of the quarter at Asteco.
Trainings
- UAE VAT training from AASA.
- Leadership training from Franklin Covey.
- Environmental Sustainability training from LUMS.
Timeline
Manager Reporting/ FP&A
Aldar Estates- Asteco
07.2024 - Current
Financial Controller
Packages Group
05.2023 - 06.2024
Manager Internal Audit
Packages Group
11.2021 - 05.2023
Audit Supervisor/ Audit Senior
PWC
12.2017 - 10.2021
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan