CPA Christopher M. Kazalla
Managing Partner
+255) 754 465 647
christopher.kazalla@cmkassociates.co.tz
CPA C.M. Kazalla is a professional Accountant registered with the National Board of Accountants & Auditors (NBAA) in the category of Associate Certified Public Accountant in Public Practice – ACPA – PP No. 945.
And also CPA. Kazalla is registered with the Tanzania Institute of Bankers (TIOB) as a Certified Professional Banker (CPB).
Until 30th April, 2017, CPA. Kazalla was Head of Internal Audit Department at NIC Bank Tanzania Limited a positon which he occupied for eight (8) years.
Prior to that position with NIC Bank, CPA. Kazalla was the Head of Internal Audit Department at Savings & Finance Commercial Bank Limited for 10 years reporting directly to the Board of Directors through the Board Audit Committee.
Background Information
- Joined Savings & Finance Commercial Bank (SF) in February 2000, as Head of Internal Audit department.
- SF was subsequently acquired by NIC Bank, Kenya in May, 2009. My corporate title was changed to General Manager, Internal Audit in the new organization namely NIC Bank Tanzania Limited.
- Prior to S&F, I was working with Karadha Company Limited as the Chief Internal Auditor (a subsidiary company of the then National Bank of Commerce (NBC) for 10 years from January, 1990 to February, 2000.
Experience in the Accountancy Profession
CPA Christopher has extensive experience in the Accountancy profession specializing in Audit which he has served throughout his career. For more than 20 years he has served in many various Senior Management positions in the Public Sector.
His role as Head of Internal Audit department at NIC Bank Tanzania Limited, he was responsible for the preparation of Board Papers and present the same at the Board Audit Committee and thereafter to the main Board of directors Meeting.
As a founder member of CMK Associates, since 2017 he has actively participated in ensuring that the Audit firm grows to a higher level offering employment opportunities to the young generation.