Dr. Imad Kutum
Participant - Audit
Jose Varghese – CA
Participant - Audit
- Audit & Assurance
- Audit & Assurance
- Audit & Assurance
Jose Varghese is a Chartered Accountant (CA) and Associate Partner at Farahat & Co., with 25 years of professional experience, including more than 20 years in the UAE. His work focuses on delivering practical and defensible financial advisory services to mainland and free zone businesses, with particular strength at the intersection of finance, law, and regulatory compliance.
He has strong experience in statutory audits, internal audits, forensic accounting, and financial investigations. His work regularly involves financial crime matters, where he supports boards, management teams, and legal advisers with structured reporting, financial analysis, and evidence-based findings. He also advises businesses on compliance matters linked to UAE VAT, excise tax, and broader financial reporting requirements.
His professional approach is built on technical accuracy, clarity, and the protection of client interests. Whether the matter involves a financial dispute, internal control weakness, or regulatory exposure, the objective remains the same: to provide reliable analysis, practical solutions, and long-term operational integrity.
Professional Overview
With extensive experience in the UAE market, Jose Varghese has worked across audit, forensic accounting, financial crime investigation, tax compliance, and dispute-related financial review. His work supports organizations that require clear financial analysis, defensible findings, and structured documentation in matters that involve both commercial and regulatory sensitivity.
He has advised on statutory and internal audit assignments, forensic reviews, financial irregularities, VAT and excise tax compliance, and dispute matters involving debts, breaches of contract, and partnership conflicts. His work is valued for combining technical depth with a practical understanding of business risk, evidence, and regulatory expectations.
Credentials and Certifications
- Chartered Accountant (CA)
- HHS Advocates Affiliate Member
- Financial Crime and Audit Senior Consultant
Areas of Expertise
Forensic Accounting and Financial Crime Investigation
Jose Varghese has strong experience in financial crime investigations involving fraud, embezzlement, and financial irregularities. His work includes carrying out detailed forensic reviews, tracing financial anomalies, and preparing structured findings that support internal review, legal strategy, and dispute resolution.
He also prepares expert-style financial reports and forensic documentation used in complex and high-stakes matters, particularly where organizations require clear evidence, defensible analysis, and reliable reporting.