Sheji Valiyakath

Managing Partner at Kreston SVP Chartered Accountants

About Sheji Valiyakath

Sheji Valiyakath is the Managing Partner at Kreston SVP Chartered Accountants, based in Doha, Qatar. He is a highly accomplished finance professional with extensive expertise across financial management, auditing, and advisory. With multiple global certifications, he brings a strategic and governance-focused perspective to leadership and client engagements.

Education & qualifications

Sheji holds several internationally recognised professional qualifications, including Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (USA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) from the Institute of Internal Auditors (USA), and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) from the Institute of Management Accountants (USA). He is also an Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Academically, he earned a Master’s degree in Finance and Marketing and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and Accounting from the University of Calicut.

Experience

Sheji has served as Managing Partner at Kreston SVP since 2014, leading the firm’s operations and growth in Qatar. Prior to this, he held senior leadership roles at Dlala Brokerage & Investment Holding QSC, including Group Finance Director, Group Finance Manager, and Operations Manager – Back Office. His earlier experience includes positions as Senior Internal Auditor at Dlala, Chief Accountant at Al Ijarah Holding and LC Systeme ME, and Audit Manager at Herbert & Company. He began his career as an Audit Trainee with Ayyar & Cherian, Chartered Accountants in India.