Tapiwa Chiri

Tapiwa Chiri

  • Assistant Manager | Audit & Assurance
  • Melbourne
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Tapiwa brings years of experience in Audit and Assurance, with a career across several international firms. He began his professional journey with KPMG Zimbabwe in 2018, progressing to Senior Auditor by 2021. In 2022, he transitioned to KPMG Australia as an Assistant Manager, where he further honed his technical and leadership skills. Following a brief tenure at Nexia Australia in 2023, Tapiwa joined BG Private in 2024, continuing his commitment to delivering high-quality audit services.

Tapiwa is highly proficient in interpreting and applying accounting and auditing standards, with particular expertise in engagements across Financial Services, Insurance Brokers, Not-for-Profits, and IT Engineering. His technical acumen is matched by a strong ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to clients and team members alike.

A passionate mentor and educator, Tapiwa plays an active role in training and guiding junior auditors, fostering their professional growth and ensuring excellence across audit engagements. He is known for his collaborative approach and dedication to team development.

Outside of work, Tapiwa volunteers as a mentor with Chartered Accountants ANZ (CAANZ) and serves as Treasurer for The Break Inc., a not-for-profit organisation. He enjoys attending choral events, is an avid PSG football fan, and maintains an active lifestyle through regular gym sessions.

Contact Tapiwa Chiri on +61 3 9810 0700 or

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

Memberships

  • Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)
  • Member of Institute of Chartered Accounts of Zimbabwe (ICAZ)

Highly regarded in

  • External audit
  • Application of accounting standards
  • Financial reporting

Specialisations

  • Financial services
  • Not-for-profits
  • AFSL audit and compliance
  • IT engineering