Peter Mshana
Dar es Salaam,Tanzania
Summary
Goal-oriented professional, skilled researcher and analytical problem-solver versed in Sustainable Reporting, Financial Reporting and Auditing Quality. Uses relationship-building talents and diplomatic communication style to forge long-lasting connections and enhance operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head of Academic Section: Accounting & Finance
Tanzania Institute of Accountancy
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
2023.03 - Current
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
- Hired and mentored well-qualified job applicants for teaching and support staff roles, boosting programme success.
- Enforced fair and equitable disciplinary code to protect students and staff.
- Established and optimised programme schedules to cover planned needs.
- Analysed programme trends to identify areas of improvement and recommended corrective actions.
- Coordinated administrative operations to maintain compliance and accuracy across recordkeeping and financial areas.
Assistant Lecturer
Tanzania Institute of Accountancy
2019.03 - Current
- Assist in conducting Lectures, research, practical exercises and tutorials to Students
- Prepare case studies and learning resources for undergraduate students
- Assisting senior members in specific projects such as research and consultancy
- Supervising student's Projects
- Subjects: Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility & Cost Accounting
Program Coordinator: Accounting & Finance Studies
Tanzania Institute of Accountancy
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
2021.09 - 2023.03
- Maximised employee retention by creating positive work environment.
- Maintained compliance with company and legal requirements.
- Created and implemented policies designed to help evaluate new programmes.
- Facilitated conferences between organisation and community members or clients, and helped communicate concerns to managing leadership.
- Identified areas of improvement aimed at business goal achievement.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised staff to sustain organisational operations and champion organisational mission.
Program Coordinator: Procurement Studies
Tanzania Institute of Accountancy
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
2021.01 - 2021.09
- Coordinate all department activities for smooth management of student Issues and Complaints
- To handle various students problems and ensure students conducive studying environment - Any other duties assigned by the supervisor
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised staff to sustain organisational operations and champion organisational mission.
- Created and implemented policies designed to help evaluate new programmes.
Auditor
Ernst & Young Tanzania
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
2017.08 - 2019.03
- Logged audit work, noted findings and compiled evidence of misdeeds.
- Maintained updated knowledge of risk management policies and compliance requirements for audit accuracy.
- Checked large and complex data sets to identify controls failures, fraud and concerning trends.
- Handled diverse client portfolio work, establishing goals and supporting achievement to deadline.
- Supported senior auditor in creating audit objectives and project scope for progression towards audit targets.
- Compiled and organised extracted data for review and analyses.
- Conducted verification inspections to verify implementation of corrective actions and minimise risks of future audit failures.
Tutorial Assistant
University of Dar es Salaam
2016.01 - 2017.07
- Taught undergraduate classes per semester in Accounting
- Marked and moderated assignments, exam scripts and other assessment materials to requirements, assessing students' skills through practical assignments and in-class tests.
- Ensured student records were adequately maintained for maximum traceability and seamless reporting.
- Maintained regular office hours to help students with questions and provide educational support.
Audit Associate
Crowe Horwath International
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
2015.10 - 2016.01
- Supported senior auditor in creating audit objectives and project scope for progression towards audit targets.
- Minimised risk by maintaining up to date knowledge on industry and regulatory changes impacting audit operations.
- Logged audit work, noted findings and compiled evidence of misdeeds.
- Maintained updated knowledge of risk management policies and compliance requirements for audit accuracy.
- Compiled and organised extracted data for review and analyses.
- Carried out thorough reviews of documents and completed accurate audit reports.
Trainee Bank Officer
CRDB Bank Plc
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
2014.07 - 2014.10
- Accounts Opening
- Preparing ATM report
- Processing ATM card request
- Processing customers bank statement
- Maintaining Branch Treasury book records
- Handling customers inquire
- Linking ATM cards and SimBanking connection
Interviewer
TNS Resesrch International
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
2012.03 - 2012.09
- Data collection direct from respondents
- Assessing questionnaire questions before data collection
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 2012.10 - 2015.07
Master of Finance and Accounting - Accounting
University of Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 2016.01 - 2017.06
Certified Public Accountant - CPA (T) -
National Board of Accountants and Auditors(NBAA)
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 2015.07 - 2017.05
A-Levels - Business Studies
Kibasila High School
Dar es Salaa, Tanzania 2010.03 - 2012.02
CSSE - Business Studies
Kambangwa Secondary School
Dar es Salaa, Tanzania 2006.01 - 2009.10
Skills
- Technical: Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP), Accounting packages, computer literate and Basic Driving
- Interpersonal: Time management, Good team player and Good communication Skills
Accomplishments
- March 2023: Certificate of Successful Completion of International Programme In Banking and Finance ( Credit Management and International Trade Financing) organized by National Institute of Bank Management, Pune - India
- December 2016: Certificate of successful attending Petroleum Management, Political economy and Ethics Training at University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- July 2015: Certificate of successful participation and passing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) course
- July 2015: Certificates of successful Event Committee Manager and Member of Accounting Association of University of Dar es Salaam (AADU)
Interests
Reading Inspiration Books, Learning new Things, Networking and Jogging.
Languages
English
Fluent
Swahili
Native
Timeline
Head of Academic Section: Accounting & Finance
Tanzania Institute of Accountancy
2023.03 - Current
Program Coordinator: Accounting & Finance Studies
Tanzania Institute of Accountancy
2021.09 - 2023.03
Program Coordinator: Procurement Studies
Tanzania Institute of Accountancy
2021.01 - 2021.09
Assistant Lecturer
Tanzania Institute of Accountancy
2019.03 - Current
Auditor
Ernst & Young Tanzania
2017.08 - 2019.03
Master of Finance and Accounting - Accounting
University of Dar es Salaam
2016.01 - 2017.06
Tutorial Assistant
University of Dar es Salaam
2016.01 - 2017.07
Audit Associate
Crowe Horwath International
2015.10 - 2016.01
Certified Public Accountant - CPA (T) -
National Board of Accountants and Auditors(NBAA)
2015.07 - 2017.05
Trainee Bank Officer
CRDB Bank Plc
2014.07 - 2014.10
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Dar es Salaam
2012.10 - 2015.07
Interviewer
TNS Resesrch International
2012.03 - 2012.09
A-Levels - Business Studies
Kibasila High School
2010.03 - 2012.02
CSSE - Business Studies
Kambangwa Secondary School
2006.01 - 2009.10