Sanjo Thomas

Statutory Financial Reporting, 9/2018 to Present
Manage financial activities and supervise three direct reports, responsible for fixed accounts, bank reconciliation, financial statements and corporate accounts.
Lead accountants in preparing group financial statements, and completing month-end closing, bank reconciliations and other financial control tasks. Ensure all transactions are performed according to internal policies and procedures, and government regulations. Maintain Chart of Accounts for group. Advise VP and senior finance executives in status and operations of Statutory Financial Reporting. Coordinate preparation for and submission of reviews and audits by external auditors.
Key Contributions:
•Streamlined monthly closing process to present reports to management in shortened period.
•Completed consolidated financial statements ahead of reporting deadlines.
•Supervised annual physical inventory valuations, and optimized inventory space allocation, leading to consolidation of warehouses and reduction of rent costs.
•Implemented and successfully integrated Oracle Cloud Fusion Financials.
Senior Accountant, Statutory Financial Reporting, 4/2017-9/2018
Developed consolidated financial statements, maintained and enforced Chart of Accounts.
Prepared quarterly consolidated financial statements and continually maintained accuracy in general ledger system, verifying data, and scheduling required jobs. Ensured that every expense entered matched Chart of Accounts. Prepared and recorded issuance of vouchers.
Accountant, Statutory Financial Reporting, 4/2015-3/2017
Conducted accounting tasks and entered records related to Statutory Financial Reporting.
Prepared quarterly consolidated financial statements, analysing information from general ledger system, subsidiaries, associates, and joint ventures. Scheduled required jobs and reports in accounting software. Gathered required documentation, entered transactions, and reconciled discrepancies. Flagged transactions that failed to comply with policy to minimize company financial risk.
Accountant, Investments and Real Estate, 12/2013-3/2015
Prepared financial statements, reports, and forecasts under supervision of Manager.
Developed schedules for groups’ investments and loans. Monitored value of fixed deposits, loans, and equity investments. Recorded the revenues and expenses of real estate activities. Prepared payment vouchers, receipts, and journal vouchers for real estate and investment.

Planned audits and supervised six junior audit staff as member of Dr. Sultan Hassan al Dosari’s Accounting and Auditing firm-a member firm of Baker Tilly MKM.
Developed lists of documents needed in accordance with ISA 300 and ISA 230. Examined payroll and personnel records for compensation levels. Inspected cash on hand, notes payable and receivable, cancelled checks, and negotiable securities. Reviewed annual reports and statements to determine overall financial health of company. Additionally assisted clients in preparation of income tax and business taxes in accordance with tax laws of State of Qatar.
Key Contributions:
•Oversaw audit of approximately 30 small and medium sized clients.
•Clients