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Tijo K Thomas

Tijo K Thomas

Team Lead - Finance
Bengaluru

Summary

Innovative graduate with 5+ years of experience in Audit/Compliance/Reporting domains, completed M.Com Finance & Accounting masters degree and graduate on commerce; aspiring for a career that would provide an opportunity to enrich the learning experience in order to add value to the organization and enhance personal development as a professional.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Lead - Senior Financial Reporting Associate

StateStreet Corp.
Bengaluru
01.2022 - Current
  • Prepare and perform 1st level reviews on client financial statements, NQs, Form N-MFP other similar forms/activities and clear comments and assist with draft and support distribution to client and auditors, ensuring that all deliverables are completed accurately and within agreed upon time
  • Provide on-the-job training and coaching to all staff in addition provide performance feedback to manager for review
  • Responsible for risk management by ensuring staff understands all Standard Operating procedures, Key Controls, and Client Specific Procedures/Checklists
  • Estimate personnel needs, assign work, oversee short term deliverables, coordinate workflow, maintain working knowledge of overall process operating model while assisting with deployment of operational changes
  • Implement all standard practices, processes, tools, and technology enhancements and make recommendations for current system enhancements
  • Participate in the research and resolution of client issues and prioritize actions in the absence of the direct manager
  • Assist with coordination of activities between multiple departments within the organization, including our global offshoring partners
  • Draft and update task lists for offshoring partners, ensures all supporting documentation is available to them and acts as primary contact to answer their questions and issues.

Senior Product Compliance Associate

Amazon DCI Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
08.2020 - 12.2021
  • Report violations of rules, regulations, policies and procedures by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative and corrective procedures
  • Respond to stakeholders with guidance and flag any updates to Manager
  • Provide ideas for process improvements to enhance process efficiency, quality and customer experience
  • Support the team for any kind of escalations by taking additional responsibilities, if required
  • Train and develop associates by conducting periodic learning and OJT sessions
  • Manage respective cluster of junior associates by periodic quality reviews and providing feedback as and when required.

Advanced Assurance (Audit) Associate

Ernst & Young GDS LLP
Bengaluru
06.2018 - 07.2020
  • Obtain, analyze and evaluate accounting documentation, previous year reports, data, flowcharts etc
  • Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, manipulation, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations and management policies
  • Send out confirmation requests and perform various audit testing procedures to ensure completeness of accounts
  • Assist preparation of financial statements as per client requirement and reconciliation of balance sheets and other reports
  • Prepare and present reports that reflect audit's results and document process
  • Maintain open communication with audit team and suggest development points on a timely basis
  • Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector's rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards
  • Work with the entire team including seniors, managers and above to meet the audit goals efficiently and effectively
  • Conduct seminars and trainings for level 1 staffs.

Education

Masters in Commerce - Finance and Taxation - undefined

Marian College Kuttikkanam (Autonomous)
04.2016 - 05.2018

Bachelor's in Commerce - undefined

St. Dominic's College, Kanjirapally
04.2013 - 05.2016

Skills

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Rewards Recognition

  • Bronze Badge - WAM, Ernst & Young GDS LLP, Bangalore, 07/01/20
  • Extra Miller Award, Ernst & Young GDS LLP, Bangalore, 03/01/20
  • Spot Award & High Play Award, Ernst & Young GDS LLP, Bangalore, 03/01/19
  • Best Outgoing Student - PG, Marian College, Kuttikkanam (Autonomous), Kuttikkanam, 04/01/18

References

References available upon request

Software

Confluence Unity

Fundsuite ARC/SX

Timeline

Lead - Senior Financial Reporting Associate

StateStreet Corp.
01.2022 - Current

Senior Product Compliance Associate

Amazon DCI Pvt. Ltd.
08.2020 - 12.2021

Advanced Assurance (Audit) Associate

Ernst & Young GDS LLP
06.2018 - 07.2020

Masters in Commerce - Finance and Taxation - undefined

Marian College Kuttikkanam (Autonomous)
04.2016 - 05.2018

Bachelor's in Commerce - undefined

St. Dominic's College, Kanjirapally
04.2013 - 05.2016
Tijo K ThomasTeam Lead - Finance