Rabindra Deodat, CPA-CGA, FCCA, CIA, CRMA, CAMS

* ********* ***** ********, ** L6P 3A6 647-***-**** ac7610@r.postjobfree.com

Reference: Director Audit

January 13, 2019

Dear Sir/ Madam

I have noted with great interest the posting for Director Audit and will be very happy to be considered for this position.

I am a result oriented professional and provide excellent support towards the accomplishment of the organization’s strategic goals and objectives.

As a disciplined and accomplished professional with over 15 years of Enterprise Risk Management and Governance, Financial, Operational and IT audits, I provide seasoned skills in the following areas:

Strategic leadership in Internal Audit, Risk Assessment and Enterprise Risk Management and Governance.

Maintain and oversee documentation of corporate policies and procedures and accounting standards to reflect current practices.

Development of Risk based program and methodology through effective risk assessments and identification of Financial, Operational and system risks.

Monitor compliance against ERM program through completion of risks assessments and reporting.

Sensitize executive management on Fraud Risks, Vendor Control Management and Segregation of duties.

Collaboration with Executive Management to promote ERM (Business continuity, Disaster Recovery and Cybersecurity).

Preparation and presentation of annual audit plan and Audit reports to executive management and Audit Committee.

Collaborate with Heads of Department to address internal control issues and mitigation of risks.

Promote Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Controls, train and coach a team of professional staff on risk mitigation controls and fraud awareness.

Sincerely

R.D.DEODAT

Rabindra Deodat, CPA-CGA, FCCA, CIA, CRMA, CAMS

1 Islington Drive Brampton, ON L6P 3A6 647-***-**** ac7610@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

A positive proactive result oriented leader with demonstrated flexibility and accomplishments in Enterprise Risk Management and Auditing and establishment of risk assessment and internal controls.

A skilled risk evaluation and management professional providing recommendation to mitigate and to minimize Corporate risks.

Well-developed audit planning and execution skills and foster a professional environment.

Well-developed inter- personal, written and communication skills.

Strong planning and documentation skills with excellent knowledge in Accounting (CDN & US GAAP), IT internal controls including COBIT, COSO and IIA IPP frameworks

Excellent Project management skills and good knowledge in planning and reporting and Audit software, ACL, MS Office and Visio. (Oracle, Progress, PeopleSoft, Great Plain, Hyperion and Paisley).

Accomplishment

Saved company significant resources through identification of misappropriated funds.

Enhanced efficiencies and effectiveness of business operations, detection of inappropriate transactions and automation of processes.

Established an enterprise risk management framework focused on enhancing the organization’s ability to achieve corporate objectives and strategies with minimum risks.

Established Internal audit function with a risk based audit approach in alignment with the Enterprise Risk Management framework.

Documented policies and engineered processes which facilitated accurate and timely financial statements.

Developed control environment as it relates to the implementation of new processes and systems.

Successful managed projects which resulted in the automation of the accounting and reporting processes and payroll functions.

Trained staff and special focus group which resulted in fewer processing errors and faster turnover time.

Professional Experience

Director Internal Audit and ERM - Ontario Tire Stewardship (OTS) – (Jan 2012 to Current)

Established a new internal audit department within OTS with a risk based audit approach in alignment with enterprise risk management framework.

Executed annual risk assessment and enterprise risk assessment and planning process to develop the audit plan responsive to the company risk profile.

Lead a team of professional auditors in the execution of audits in compliance with IIA IPP and COSO Framework.

Worked with Audit Committee and CEO to establish, document and maintain the Enterprise Risk Management Policy and Framework and Fraud Risk Assessment.

Meet quarterly with the Audit Committee to report the completed audits and remediation status and update the Audit Committee of emerging risks and potential exposures.

Facilitated risk assessments with business unit executives and supported process improvements.

Participated in business and technology initiatives and projects ensuring that End state risks are identified and addressed.

Managed the process to track, follow-up and close all audit issues and update the Audit Committee on all outstanding open issues.

Liaised with external auditors including how best to leverage on the internal audit work completed.

Hired, coached and retained a team of professional auditors.

Senior Manager, Internal Audit - Canadian Tire Corporation/ CTC Bank – (Feb 2008 to December 2011)

Facilitated risk assessments with business unit executives and supported process improvements.

Integrate risk management into business planning and execution within the company.

Collaborate with business executives to help the business achieve its strategic business objectives.

Evaluated the effectiveness of business units risk mitigation plans for significant risk exposures.

Planned and executed risk based audit plan and special Internal Audits - Identified key risks and controls then developed audit programs to test design and operating effectiveness of Key controls.

Developed and maintained good professional relationships with clients and other stakeholders that resulted in a high level of satisfaction and value added services.

Performed extensive Operational and Financial audits and follow-up on management action plans to address findings from previous completed audits

Provided professional support and guidance to the IFRS transition team during accounting standard conversion.

Prepared and presented audit reports and special project reports to the Chief Internal Auditor.

Managed the process to track, follow-up and close all audit issues and update the Chief Auditor on all outstanding open issues.

Manager Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control- Honda Financial Services– (Feb 2003 to Dec 2007)

Established Honda Financial Services Internal Control and SOX (NI 52,109) Department.

Established and maintained all SOX related methodologies, policies and guidelines.

Reviewed and presented annual report to confirm compliance requirements to enable annual CFO attestation.

Maintained the business Enterprise Risk Management Policy and Framework.

Monitored and report risk management mitigation strategies and prioritized risks.

Developed a comprehensive Risk-based audit plan.

Evaluated the effectiveness of business units risk mitigation plans for significant risk exposures.

Partnered with business process owners to identify and assess risks and recommend relevant key controls to mitigated risks and exposures.

Trained business process owners to understand their business risks profile and market the usefulness of SOX (CEO/CFO certification) related audits.

Collaborated with senior management to promote effective risk management within the business and recommended effective and effective risk mitigation strategies.

Prepared and presented audit reports and special project reports to the Audit and Finance Committee.

Senior Financial Control Analyst- BMO Nesbitt Burns – (Aug 1999 to Jan 2003)

Finance Director – Guyana Geology and Mines Commission- (Mar 1996 to June 1999)

Manager Accounting and Planning – Guyana Gold Board- (Jan 1994 to Feb 1996)

Audit Manager- Internal Audit Services- Government of Guyana (May 1989 to Dec 1993)

Education

Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA) London- England (Year 1996)

CPA, Certified General Accountant (CGA) Ontario- Canada (Year 2002)

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)- U.S.A (Year 2007)

Certificate in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) (Year 2012)

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) (Year 2016)

Expect to complete CISA in March 2019

Computer Skills

MS Office Professional: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, VISIO, PeopleSoft, Great Plains, JD Edwards, Oracle, ACL, Hyperion, Progress and Paisley (GRC Audit software)

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