Youssef Shehata
Summary
Accomplished forensic analyst with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and judicial collaboration. Expertise in fraud investigation, discrepancy identification, and evidence gathering, complemented by a thorough understanding of court procedures. Proven track record in delivering expert testimony and conducting comprehensive bank statement reviews. Committed to advancing career in forensic analysis by leveraging skills to support legal processes and ensure adherence to regulations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Court Expert Assistant
Allied Accounting & Auditing
Abu Dhabi
04.2025 - Current
- Conducting detailed financial and banking analyses to support judicial investigations and expert assignments mandated by Dubai Courts and Federal Courts.
- Preparing comprehensive expert reports, including financial findings, reconciliations, and professional opinions, in accordance with court requirements and legal standards.
- Reviewing bank statements, account activities, loan files, credit facilities, and financial records to identify discrepancies, financial misconduct, or compliance issues.
- Coordinating with legal teams, judicial departments, and involved parties to gather evidence, clarify financial matters, and provide expert testimony when required.
- Ensuring all expert reports and financial evaluations comply with UAE laws, regulatory frameworks, and best practices in forensic accounting.
- Providing objective, unbiased financial expertise to support court decisions, dispute resolution processes, and judicial assessments.
A/P Accountant
Grankraft Industries L.LC – UAE
03.2023 - 12.2025
- Receive, review, and verify invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain vendor files and documentation thoroughly and accurately.
- Manage and reconcile petty cash accounts.
- Disburse petty cash for approved expenses and record transactions.
- Ensure adequate controls over petty cash and report any discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate historical records and files of all invoices, payments, and petty cash transactions.
- Assist with month-end closing activities, including accruals and reconciliations.
- Dealing with the Experts appointed by Dubai and Fedral Courts in the cases filed by or against company.
- Provide the necessary documents for the expert review throughout the ongoing case.
- Providing the required assistance to legal counsel during ongoing cases
Associate Forensic Accountant
Wisehouse Consultancy – UAE
12.2020 - 02.2023
- Uncovering and investigating financial evidence.
- Building applications to streamline financial analysis.
- Determining the value of assets.
- Writing reports about the evidence they find and analyze.
- Communicating to business owners, law enforcement, or other employers about the evidence they have found.
- Testifying in court as to their findings.
- Working on Dubai Court cases like (commercial – Bankruptcy – liquidation).
- Knowledge of bankruptcy and liquidation procedures.
- Working on case no 04/2021 – bankruptcy procedures (Arabtec construction L.L.C) for 2 years.
Accountant
Gana Fresh Exports & imports – Egypt
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Manage all accounting transactions.
- Preparing budget forecasts.
- Preparing financial statements.
- Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
- Reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
- Ensure timely bank payments.
- Compute taxes.
- Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Department of Accounting
Damhour University
Behira, Egypt 01.2015 - 01.2018
Skills
- Forensic analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Judicial collaboration
- Expert testimony
- Fraud investigation
- Discrepancy identification
- Evidence gathering
- Bank statement review
- Court procedure knowledge
Language
Arabic – Mother Tongue.
English – Excellent.
Hobbies
Sports / Physical Activities., Traveling., Cooking / Baking.
Timeline
Court Expert Assistant
Allied Accounting & Auditing
04.2025 - Current
A/P Accountant
Grankraft Industries L.LC – UAE
03.2023 - 12.2025
Associate Forensic Accountant
Wisehouse Consultancy – UAE
12.2020 - 02.2023
Accountant
Gana Fresh Exports & imports – Egypt
01.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Commerce - Department of Accounting
Damhour University
01.2015 - 01.2018