Sijo & Associates
Sijo and Associates, established in 2018, is a Chartered Accountant’s firm offering services in auditing, assurance, accounting, taxation, and allied areas. Over the years, the firm has grown steadily, supported by a team of dedicated professionals committed to maintaining high standards of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics. We approach each engagement with a focus on understanding the specific needs of the client, ensuring timely, appropriate, and value-driven responses. Our client base includes private limited companies, LLPs, partnership firms, sole proprietorships, trusts, and AOPs, operating across various sectors. With an emphasis on consistency, clarity, and responsibility, we strive to maintain long-term professional relationships, supporting entities in achieving compliance and informed decision-making.
CA. Sijo K. S
Fellow Chartered Accountant | FoundeR
CA. Sijo K. S. is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) and the founder of Sijo & Associates, a professionally managed Chartered Accountancy firm with a growing presence across Kerala and Karnataka. With over eight years of post-qualification experience, he brings a wealth of knowledge and insight into the fields of audit, taxation, regulatory compliance, and financial consultancy.
Throughout his career, CA. Sijo has advised and supported a wide array of clients—including corporates, SMEs, professionals, and not-for-profit entities—across sectors such as manufacturing, trading, retail, services, and charitable trusts. His core areas of expertise include: Statutory and Internal Audits, Direct and Indirect Taxation (including GST), MCA and Corporate Law Compliance, Startup India and DPIIT Certifications,Transfer Pricing & International Taxation, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Regulations & STPI Compliances, Business Structuring & Financial Advisory
Before founding Sijo & Associates, he served at JSW Steel Ltd., where he was actively involved in managing critical functions related to taxation, finance, and regulatory matters. This corporate exposure has equipped him with a practical and solution-oriented approach to handling complex business and compliance challenges.
Under his leadership, Sijo & Associates is committed to delivering comprehensive, tailored, and technology-driven solutions, while upholding the highest standards of integrity, accuracy, and client service. The firm takes pride in supporting startups and growing businesses through their entire journey—from incorporation and regulatory setup to financial strategy, compliance, and growth advisory.
With a strong belief in transparency and value addition, CA. Sijo K S ensures that every client receives not just professional services, but also continuous guidance to help their business thrive in a dynamic legal and financial environment.
CMA. Manju Thomas
Associate Partner | Indirect Taxation & CompliancES
CMA Manju Thomas is a qualified Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) with over 10 years of post-qualification experience in the areas of indirect taxation, regulatory compliance, financial control, and strategic tax planning. Her core expertise lies in Goods and Services Tax (GST), Customs, Service Tax, and litigation handling under various indirect tax laws. With a deep understanding of sector-specific tax challenges, she offers practical, business-oriented solutions across industries such as manufacturing, trading, logistics, and exports.
Her career includes a significant tenure at Vedanta Ltd., Tuticorin, one of India’s leading industrial giants, where she played a key role in GST implementation, customs compliance, and tax litigation management. During her time there, she was instrumental in the successful redemption of over 200 Advance Authorisation Licenses valued at approximately ₹6,100 crores, contributing to duty savings of more than ₹1,800 crores—a testament to her strategic acumen and executional excellence.
CMA Manju brings in-depth knowledge of: GST Compliance, Advisory & Litigation, Customs Procedures & Export-Import Taxation, Service Tax Legacy Matters, Excise Duty Closure & Transition, Advance License & Duty Drawback Mechanisms, Risk Mitigation & Regulatory Representation
Her ability to navigate complex tax frameworks and represent matters effectively before departments has earned her a strong reputation for resolving disputes, ensuring regulatory adherence, and securing favorable outcomes for clients.
Currently associated with Sijo & Associates, CMA Manju Thomas continues to assist businesses across sectors in aligning their indirect tax functions with best practices, ensuring compliance while enabling strategic cost savings and operational agility. Her commitment to professional excellence, proactive planning, and client-centric service makes her a valuable advisor to businesses navigating today’s dynamic and often demanding indirect tax environment.