Benedicto has extensive expertise in auditing, corporate governance, strategy, risk management, financial management, and data analytics. Before joining NMB Bank, he served as an Audit Manager at ABSA Bank (formerly Barclays) and a Senior Auditor at KPMG East Africa, specializing in Financial Services Assurance. In November 2021, he was appointed to serve as Chief Internal Auditor at NMB. He also serves on the Board of the ISACA Tanzania Chapter as Treasurer and a member of the Board committee of the Institute of Internal Auditors Tanzania (IIA). Benedicto holds a Master of Science in Economics and Finance from the University of Bradford (UK) and a bachelor's degree in accounting & finance from Mzumbe University (TZ). He is an Associate Certified Public Accountant (ACPA) by the National Board of Accountants and Auditors Tanzania, a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) by ISACA, and a Certified Director by the Institute of Directors in Tanzania (IoDT).