Packiaraj Murugan, ACA, CFA

• Spearheaded leadership initiatives within OIA, serving as deputy to multiple directors since 2016.
• Achieved recognition for strong technical and people management skills through consistent performance feedback. Secured highest annual performance rating in 6 out of 10 years at IMF, reflecting impactful contributions.
• Facilitated the advancement of strategic goals by effectively managing the execution of OIA's work program. Developed a comprehensive medium-term strategy for the function. Optimized staffing and budget allocation to enhance operational efficiency.
• Facilitated smooth transitions in leadership by serving as acting director during pivotal periods in 2017-2018 and 2024.
• Directed production of OIA's annual and activity reports for board and audit committee review.
• Advocated for departmental interests in board meetings and senior forums, including fund risk committee, while collaborating with director.
• Led the design and execution of OIA's "Readiness Assessments" for the Fund's Modernization Programs - a core product offering of OIA in recent years
• Stewarded review of the Fund's ERM Framework that provided the basis for the development of the Board-endorsed ERM Policy
• Supported OIA leadership in the Office's transition to being seen as a trusted and collaborative partner (from an Office of Audit and "Inspection")
• Developed trusted relationships with senior Fund staff across Departments with a reputation for being objective, balanced, and receptive to feedback
• Evaluated candidates for fund's Management Development Center (MDC) program, enhancing talent development within IMF.

Program Lead for the 2022/2023 Institutional Safeguards Review (ISR) of the Fund - a top institutional governance initiative launched in response to the allegations on Doing Business Review. The role entailed coordinating with Heads of Department, Management, Audit Committee and the Board. Received excellent feedback from all stakeholders for the high-quality work and outputs.

• Spent 12 years at GIA, including as a titled manager in GIA working for several GIA Vice Presidents
• Served in multiple capacities across corporate processes, development operations, and front office roles within GIA
• Was one of the youngest "titled managers" in World Bank; Rated amongst the top 5% cohort of managers within the World Bank Group (based on Managerial Effectiveness Feedback provided by teams)
• Worked on several high-profile and impactful engagements during tenure in GIA (IDA14 Controls Review, WBG Expenditure Review, 2013 Investigation of China concessional loan to IDA)
• Recruited some of the current Audit Managers/senior staff in GIA

Set up the internal audit function at Oracle India (team of 30) and liaising closely with Oracle Headquarters in USA;

Managed internal audits of various business activities across ITC (India-based global conglomerate) with annual revenues of approx. $US 9 billion.

Selected as PWC audit trainee after distinction in All-India Chartered Accountancy Examinations