Driven by Experience.
Focused on Value.
A UAE-based advisory firm built on expertise, integrity and a commitment to delivering real outcomes for every client we serve.
Built on Expertise.
Driven by Purpose.
At Univia Global Consultancy (UGC), we are not just accountants — we are strategic partners in your financial journey. With over 80 years of collective experience in accounting, taxation, audit, compliance and business advisory, our firm brings global expertise with local insight to help businesses grow with confidence.
Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, we serve clients across the UAE and GCC, offering tailored solutions that address complex financial, regulatory and operational challenges. Our team includes certified professionals with international credentials such as FCCA, CA, CFM™, CPFA™ and UAE Certified Tax Agent status.
We take pride in combining technical excellence with practical execution. From setting up corporate structures and managing VAT or Corporate Tax obligations to building robust compliance frameworks and advising on strategic transactions, we deliver solutions that create measurable impact.
Our Four Core Values
Integrity
We act with honesty and accountability in every engagement, holding ourselves to the highest professional and ethical standards — always.
Transparency
We communicate openly and clearly. Our clients receive honest assessments, not comfortable answers, because informed decisions require full clarity.
Innovation
We continuously evolve our methods, integrating technology and AI-driven tools to deliver faster, more precise and future-ready advisory solutions.
Excellence
Every deliverable reflects our commitment to quality. We do not delegate senior mandates to junior staff — every engagement is led by an experienced professional.
The Key Pillars of Univia
These pillars represent the principles that shape how we work, how we advise and how we deliver value to every client we serve.
Senior-Led Expertise
Every client engagement is led by a senior professional. We do not delegate complex mandates to junior staff — our clients receive direct access to the expertise they are paying for.
Integrated Advisory
We connect finance, tax, audit and strategy under one roof. Our integrated approach eliminates silos and ensures consistent, coordinated advice across all dimensions of your business.
UAE & GCC Focus
Deep local knowledge combined with international credentials. We understand the UAE regulatory environment, tax landscape and business culture — and we apply global best practices within that context.
Technology-Enabled Delivery
We leverage AI, ERP integration and digital compliance tools to enhance accuracy, reduce cycle times and give clients real-time visibility into their financial and tax positions.
Measurable Impact
We measure success by client outcomes, not hours billed. Every engagement is designed to create tangible, lasting value — whether through cost savings, risk reduction or strategic growth.
Long-Term Partnership
We build relationships, not transactions. Our clients return because they trust our judgment, value our candour and know that we are invested in their long-term success.
Our SOAR Analysis
An evolved approach to strategic growth and organisational excellence. Unlike traditional SWOT, SOAR focuses on Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations and Results — emphasising possibility over limitation.
What We Do Best
- Over 50 years of combined experience across finance, taxation, audit and advisory in diverse sectors
- Deep industry exposure across UAE, GCC, US and UK, supported by a robust professional network
- Proven track record of regulatory excellence, quality delivery and trusted client relationships
- Recognised credentials and leadership within the financial and consulting community
Where We See Growth
- Expanding market demand for integrated tax, audit and advisory services
- Simple yet scalable solutions tailored to fast-growing businesses and global ventures
- Established partnerships and networks across key regional and international markets
- Increasing adoption of digital compliance and transformation frameworks in the UAE
What We Are Building Toward
- Act as a gateway to Middle East and Southeast Asian markets, connecting businesses to new opportunities
- Build a long-term strategic foothold grounded in trust, innovation and measurable impact
- Deliver right-sized, timely and client-focused services for sustainable growth
- Continue fostering leadership that drives transformation across industries
What We Have Delivered
- Earned reputed recognition in the GCC consulting landscape
- Successfully managed multi-billion, multi-currency fund structures and cross-border exposures
- Delivered tangible client results through data-driven insights and advisory excellence
- Sustained growth through trusted relationships and consistent service quality
Strength-Based Strategy Over Problem-Focused Thinking
Unlike traditional SWOT analysis that focuses on challenges and weaknesses, SOAR shifts perspective toward possibility and achievement. It reflects Univia's culture — forward-thinking, strength-based and built on outcomes. Through this framework, we continuously refine our strategic direction and help our clients achieve clarity, resilience and success.
Meet the Experts Behind Univia
Umer Nawaz
Managing Partner & FounderFCCA and strategic finance leader with 18+ years of expertise in Business Restructuring, Turnaround Strategy and Financial Advisory across the UAE, UK and Southeast Asia.
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Faiza Asif
Co-Founder | Partner – Audit & GovernanceAudit & Governance Leader with 25+ years of experience strengthening control environments and risk management frameworks across the UAE and GCC.
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Wardah Siddiquie
Director – Governance, Risk & ComplianceFCCA-qualified GRC and ERM specialist with 12+ years of experience driving governance, compliance and business continuity excellence across banking, fintech and healthcare.
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Sehrish Iqbal
Manager – Taxation & Financial ReportingACCA-qualified Certified UAE Tax Agent with 10+ years of experience in financial reporting, IFRS implementation and UAE VAT and Corporate Tax compliance.
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Muhammad Yassir
Director – Taxation | UAE Certified Tax AgentCertified UAE Tax Agent with 15+ years of expertise in Corporate Tax, VAT and Transfer Pricing across FMCG, medical, retail and construction sectors.
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Gurjinder Singh
Director – Investment & Advisory | CFM™, CPFA™Finance professional with 13+ years of expertise in investment strategy, financial modelling, transaction advisory and startup structuring across multiple industries.
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Whether you need tax advice, a financial health check or a strategic advisory partner, our senior team is ready to help. Reach out to start a conversation.
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