Brenda Mlunga
Dar es Salaam,Tanzania
Summary
Experienced Audit Associate with three years of experience delivering high quality audit and assurance services at KPMG Tanzania. Experienced in leading and executing financial statement audits in compliance with IFRS and ISAs. Strong background in financial reporting, risk assessment, internal control evaluations, and identifying opportunities to enhance governance and operational efficiency.
Proven ability to manage multiple audit engagements, supervise teams, and build strong client relationships while delivering quality results within tight deadlines. Possesses industry exposure across the oil and gas, manufacturing, hospitality and donor-funded NGO sectors, providing valuable insights into diverse business environments and regulatory requirements. A highly analytical and detail oriented professional with strong problem solving capabilities, committed to continuous learning, professional excellence, and delivering value driven assurance services.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Auditor
KPMG
Dar es salaam, Tanzania
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted in the planning, execution, and completion of external audit engagements across a wide range of industries, ensuring compliance with ISAs and IFRS requirements.
- Performed risk assessment procedures, evaluated internal controls, and identified risks of material misstatement to support the development of effective and risk-focused audit strategies.
- Executed substantive and control testing over key financial statement areas, including revenue, expenses, inventory, receivables, payables, cash and bank balances, fixed assets, and taxation.
- Prepared and maintained comprehensive audit working papers and supporting documentation in accordance with firm methodology, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Assisted in the preparation and review of financial statements, disclosures, audit reports, and management letter points arising from audit observations and findings.
- Contributed to engagement management activities, including audit planning, budgeting, scheduling, audit program development, and engagement documentation.
- Identified internal control deficiencies, compliance gaps, and process improvement opportunities, providing practical recommendations to strengthen financial reporting processes and control environments.
- Built and maintained strong client relationships while demonstrating professional skepticism, independence, objectivity, and adherence to ethical standards.
- Collaborated effectively with engagement teams to ensure the timely completion of audit assignments and the delivery of high-quality client service
Finance Intern
CRDB
Dar es salaam, Tanzania
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Perfomed bank reconciliations for the banks clients
- Assisted in the review and verification of financial transactions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Utilized Excel and other financial systems to analyze data, generate reports, and improve reporting efficiency..
Education
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting - Accounting
University of Dar es salaam
Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Region 10.2021 - 07.2024
A-Levels - Business-ECA
St Joseph Cathedral High School
Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Region 03.2019 - 05.2021
Ordinary level - Business
St. Aloysius Secondary School
Pwani 01.2014 - 11.2018
Skills
TECHNICAL AND PROFFESSIONAL SKILLS
- External auditing experience
- Auditing principles knowledge
- Audit procedures
- Client Relationship Management
- IFRS knowledge
- Internal controls and risk assessment
- Data analysis and analytical review
- Project management
- Problem solving
SOFTWARE SKILLS
- M/S word, Excel and PPT
- Outlook , teams and zoom
Certification
- Currently an ACCA(Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) Student.
- Certified ESG and Sustainability Reporting Professional
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
During my tenure at KPMG Tanzania, I have served a diverse range of clients across multiple industries, including:
• Manufacturing: Browns Plantations Tanzania,Saturn Corporation Limited.
•Construction sector: AC EE Joint venture
• Oil & Gas:TOL Gases PLC
• Hospitality : Tanzania Promotion Services(Serena Hotels), Andbeyond Tanzania and Archers Zanzibar Limited, Abercrombie&Kent Tanzania Limited and Jaz Hotels.
• NGOs / Donor-Funded Projects (USAID & CDC): Deloitte -Afya and Kizazi Hodari Projects, SNV Netherlands Development Organisation.
REFEREES
1.Bakari Amiri
Audit Associate Director | KPMG Tanzania
bamiri@kpmg.co.tz
+255 655 693 068
2.Kiroge Abbas
Assistant Audit Manager | KPMG Tanzania
Kirogesharif@outlook.com
+255 678 305 766
3.Robert Mosha
Planning Officer | Tanzania Ports Authority
robert.mosha@ports.go.tz
+255 782 924 900
4.Neema Maganja
Manager | CRDB Bank PLC
nmaganja@gmail.com
+255 786 159 858
Timeline
Auditor
KPMG
08.2024 - Current
Finance Intern
CRDB
08.2023 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting - Accounting
University of Dar es salaam
10.2021 - 07.2024
A-Levels - Business-ECA
St Joseph Cathedral High School
03.2019 - 05.2021
Ordinary level - Business
St. Aloysius Secondary School
01.2014 - 11.2018