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Petro Kanyika

@petrokanyika

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Experienced CPA and audit leader delivering audits, tax, and financial assurance.

Tanzania

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior assurance or tax role where I can lead audits, mentor teams, ensure compliance, and drive improvements in financial reporting.

I am a Certified Public Accountant in Public Practice and registered tax consultant with over a decade of experience leading statutory audits, tax compliance, and financial reporting for public, private and not-for-profit clients across Tanzania. I have managed large engagement teams and served as in‑charge auditor or audit manager on numerous assignments spanning utilities, mining, tourism, education and NGO sectors.

As an assurance leader, I oversee audit planning, execution and client communications while ensuring quality, compliance and timely statutory filing; I also develop staff through training and participate in business development. I bring demonstrated expertise in IFRS/IPSAS application, tax computations and QuickBooks alongside strong Microsoft Office skills.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Audit Manager

Current

PACE Business Assurance

Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Overall in charge of firm administration and operational matters including audits, tax, accounting, assurance services, personnel and public relations since October 2024.

Financial Reporting Client Relations Team Leadership Quickbooks Microsoft Excel

Audit Manager

Premier Plus Associates

Jan 2022 - Sep 2024 (2 years 8 months)

Planned, supervised and followed up audits from inception to completion and managed key client communications with management and governing boards (Jan 2022–Sep 2024).

Financial Statements Internal Controls Audit Reporting Microsoft Word PowerPoint

Senior Auditor & Engagement Manager

VA Business Assurance Services

Sep 2015 - Jul 2021 (5 years 10 months)

Managed audit engagement teams, reviewed and completed audit files, led client meetings and delivered recommendations to improve internal controls and financial reporting (Sep 2015–Jul 2021).

Engagement Management Audit Internal Controls Financial Statement Preparation Board Reporting Mentoring

Accounting Trainee

TANESCO Regional Office (Iringa)

Jul 2013 - Mar 2014 (8 months)

Handled customer queries, reconciled electricity bills, prepared cash collection summaries and recorded transactions while supporting payment arrangements (Jul 2013–Mar 2014).