Joshiraj Paul

Job application for Global Audit Director – GC & SOs of World Vision International (WVI)

With an extraordinary record of experience in Internal Auditing including CPA firm and also in INGOs, it is with great optimism and interest that I submit my resume for the above said position. I not only have the experience you request, but also additional perspective from other fields and positions to draw on. My strengths are well aligned with the needs of your organization including my vision, values, leadership style and flexibility to handle change. Practically I have contributed to Global Internal Audit (GIA) to bring change from compliance based audit to risk based in WVI; developed processes to mitigate risk to the achievement of organizational goals and served as a “business partner” to the Audit Committees. I have strong business acumen and understanding of functional linkages.

In my previous roles I have overseen financial, and operational audits, fraud investigations, and advisory reviews to enhance governance, risk management, and compliance processes and practices, strengthen processes and controls, and optimize efficiency. With innovative, creative, and strategic thinking skills, I have the ability to interact and manage cross-functional teams (Operations/Finance) to assist in the creation of integrated system requirements and provide control expertise. I always proved my ability to manage multiple projects and concurrent deadlines.

In my current role as Regional Audit Manager with WV GIA I collaborate and engage with senior leadership and key stakeholders on strategic priorities, and have experience in leading and managing virtual and cross-cultural teams to produce quality outputs under pressure. 

I am motivated to apply because I would like to use my experience, partnership and skills. I am a qualified Auditor (CIA)/Accountant (CMA), a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), CRMA and I have Master’s degree in Commerce (M.Com) and Business Administration (MBA). Apart from having excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language, I can speak, read and understand Portuguese language (basic).  Living abroad for 17 years expanded my cultural awareness.

My experience includes active in the recruitment, coordination, and supervision of the audit team responsible, as well as through the development of structured knowledge management practices and maintaining a solid professional working relationship with all stakeholders. I have developed and implemented of a risk based annual audit plan at national and global levels. I proved my ability to provide on-the-job training to teams. Throughout my career, I have amassed comprehensive experience in solid team-building and interpersonal skills. My demonstrated successes are in excellent communication skills with a strong track record of mutually respectful and accountable relationships with all stakeholders.

As a strategic and focused professional with more than 25 years of experience in audits and management, combined with my interpersonal, problem-solving skills, provide me with the desirable ability to take charge and hit the ground running with minimal time for ‘learning curve’ adjustments. 

Yours Sincerely, 

SUMMARY PROFILE

An audit executive with over 30 years including more than 20 years’ experience at senior management level of providing the Board and Executive Leadership Team with an independent assessment of the adequacy of many organization’s internal systems and controls, including identification and evaluation of risk. Played a critical role in supporting the organizations in the successful accomplishment of their mission, especially in the area of stewardship and compliance. Proven results in providing strategic leadership to audit teams and assurance to national and international senior managements, supervising team of professional auditors and providing audit quality assurance including issuance of audit reports to senior leadership and Audit Committees (AC). An innovative problem solver, strategic thinker, and change agent with unwavering courage to provide independent and objective observations and assurance. Built respected, strong, sustainable, and progressive Audit functions. 

Accomplished Audit Director who consistently exceeds performance expectations with ability to bring clear and inspiring leadership to work. Creates strategic alliances with organization leaders, other management functions and regulators to effectively assess risk and evaluate key business initiatives and processes. Seasoned traveller of over 40 countries, a perfect fit for multi-cultural team. Dynamic trainer and facilitator of seminars geared towards a large diverse audience across nations. Natural ability to communicate professionally with individuals at all levels, highly analytical, organized detailed-oriented and an outstanding leader with empathy to handle ambiguity when engaging with colleagues in fragile environments.

EDUCATION

M. Com (Master of Commerce in Audit & Financial Accounting), India                                                      1989

PGDPM (Post Graduate Diploma in Personal Management and Industrial Relations), India              1996

MBA (Master of Business Administration), the USA                                                                                         2004

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) from IIA, USA
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) from Association Certified Fraud Examiners, USA
• Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), from IIA USA.
• Certified in Risk & Information Systems Control (CRISC) from ISACA, USA.
• Certified Internal Control Auditor (CICA) from IIC, US.
• Certified in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA) from IIA USA.  
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) from the Institute of Certified Management Accountants
• Certificate in International Auditing from Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA - UK).
• Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA – UK) Professional Scheme Part I (Full) & Part II (Partially) 
• Certified Grant Manager (CGM) from WVUS
• Certified Forensic Investigation Professional (CFIP) from IICFIP, USA