Umair Asghar
Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Audit professional with over 3 years of experience at Ernst & Young Middle East, currently serving as a Senior Auditor. Exposure across diversified clients in Healthcare, Construction, Oil & Gas, Catering, and Healthcare IT, with strong involvement in planning, execution, supervision, and reporting of statutory audits under ISAs and IFRS. Experienced in leading audit areas, reviewing junior work, and managing client relationships across multiple industries in the UAE, including involvement in capital markets–related audit procedures during the IPO of Burjeel Holdings PLC.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4043
4043
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Auditor – Audit & Assurance
Ernst & Young (EY)
Abu Dhabi
2025.10 - 2026.04
- Lead assigned audit areas including risk assessment, substantive testing, and completion procedures
- Review audit working papers, analytical reviews, and financial statement tie-ups for ISA and IFRS compliance
- Supervise, coach, and review work performed by associate-level team members
- Act as primary point of contact for clients on assigned engagements
- Support Managers in audit planning, budgeting, and fieldwork coordination
Audit Associate I–III – Audit & Assurance
Ernst & Young (EY)
Abu Dhabi
2022.11 - 2025.09
- Progressed annually through Associate levels, assuming increasing responsibility and complexity
- Independently handled audit sections for small and mid-sized engagements
- Prepared working papers, roll-forward analyses, lead schedules, and analytical review files
- Assisted in preparation of final audit deliverables and resolution of audit differences
- Conducted and documented stock counts across multiple client sites
- Coordinated with client finance teams to obtain, validate, and assess audit evidence
Audit Intern – Audit & Assurance
Ernst & Young (EY)
Abu Dhabi
2022.01 - 2022.09
- Prepared and performed roll-forward procedures of audit working papers
- Performed casting and cross-referencing of financial statements
- Assisted in preparation of overall analytical review schedules
- Coordinated with clients to collect and verify audit documentation
- Participated in multiple inventory stock count procedures
Education
ACCA Affiliate -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
2019.09 - 2022.01
BSc (Hons) - Applied Accounting (Accounting & Finance)
Oxford Brookes University
ACCA Advanced Diploma - Accounting & Business
ACCA Diploma - Accounting & Business (RQF Level 4)
Senior Secondary School -
Emirates Future International Academy
Skills
- Audit Planning & Execution
- Review & Supervision
- Risk Assessment
- Group and Statutory Audits
- Analytical Review
- Journal Entry Testing
- Financial Statement Tie-ups
- Client Relationship Management
- Microsoft
KEY CLIENTS AUDITED
- Burjeel Holdings PLC (Listed) – Healthcare
- Burjeel Hospital LLC, LLH Hospital LLC & Burjeel Royal Hospital LLC – Healthcare
- IMED IT Solutions – Healthcare IT
- National Catering Services & Foodstuff – Catering
- Progressive Real Estate Development – Construction
- Bunduq Company Limited – Oil & Gas
- Bunduq OSII – Oil & Gas
- Advanced Real Estate Services – Real Estate Consultancy
Accomplishments
- Multiple shukran star awards for performance
- Middle East top achievers scholarship award (2019) – Ranked 4th
- Represented the Abu Dhabi state cricket team in the Under 15’s and Under 19’s.
LANGUAGES
English – Full Professional Proficiency
Urdu – Full Professional Proficiency
Timeline
Senior Auditor – Audit & Assurance
Ernst & Young (EY)
2025.10 - 2026.04
Audit Associate I–III – Audit & Assurance
Ernst & Young (EY)
2022.11 - 2025.09
Audit Intern – Audit & Assurance
Ernst & Young (EY)
2022.01 - 2022.09
ACCA Affiliate -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
2019.09 - 2022.01
ACCA Advanced Diploma - Accounting & Business
ACCA Diploma - Accounting & Business (RQF Level 4)
BSc (Hons) - Applied Accounting (Accounting & Finance)
Oxford Brookes University
Senior Secondary School -
Emirates Future International Academy