BDO Malta has appointed Dhayalaruban (Ruban) Thangaraja as the firm's new Director of Internal Audit.

Mr Thangaraja is a Certified Internal Auditor with extensive experience in internal auditing, risk management and corporate governance across a number of multicultural environments. Among his qualifications, he holds a Master of Business Administration in International Business and Finance from the University of the West of Scotland, as well as a certification from the University of Oxford on Leading Sustainable Corporations. He is also a Chartered Management Accountant and certified by the Institute of Internal Auditors for Risk Management Assurance.

Prior to leading BDO Malta's internal audit service line, Mr Thangaraja spent 14 years with 'Big4' firms in Malta, Sri Lanka and the Maldives, where he led internal audit and various risk consulting engagements in multiple sectors including financial services and investments, gaming, hospitality, manufacturing and aviation, among others.

"Ruban is an analytical thinker and top professional within the internal audit landscape, who we are proud to welcome as BDO Malta's new Director of Internal Audit," says BDO Malta CEO Mark Attard. "The exceptional depth of his experience and expertise enables him to adapt to ever-evolving regulatory and technological environments, keeping BDO Malta at the forefront of providing internal audit services to our clients."

Boasting more than 45 years of practice in Malta, BDO Malta forms part of the brand's highly respected global network, providing corporate and business advisory services. The Malta firm solidifies BDO's international success locally, continuing its commitment to delivering the highest quality service to clients, while guiding them towards sustainable business growth.

More information about BDO Malta is available at www.bdo.com.mt.