SAMUEL NDUNGU
Nairobi
Summary
Results-driven Payment Operations and Finance Specialist with proven experience in financial reporting, risk management, AML/KYC compliance, and high-volume payment processing across fintech, non-profit, and government sectors. Demonstrated success improving operational efficiency, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing transparency in crossborder finance. Passionate about applying analytical, technical, and compliance expertise to support global development and financial governance initiatives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payment Specialist
Sportserve
12.2024 - Current
- Manage end-to-end payment operations and reconciliation for a high-volume, multicurrency environment.
- Ensure compliance with international financial and AML regulations.
- Resolve transaction discrepancies and implement workflow improvements.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance efficiency and accuracy in payment operations.
Finance Officer
MKT Investment and Trading Ltd
Nairobi
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Managed SME loan portfolios and conducted credit risk and financial performance analyses.
- Prepared detailed financial reports and cash flow statements for leadership.
- Developed cost-control initiatives that increased overall profitability and liquidity.
Project Accountant (Part-Time)
Hearts of Green Organization
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Administered donor-funded environmental projects, ensuring budget compliance and transparent reporting.
- Prepared financial and audit documentation in line with donor requirements.
- Oversaw project contracts, mitigating financial and operational risks.
Finance & Loan Administration Intern
TAI Cooperative Financial Institution
Naivasha
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Processed loan applications and maintained client records in Microsoft Dynamics NAV.
- Assisted with loan disbursements, collateral documentation, and repayment tracking.
Treasury Accounting Intern
National Sub-County Treasury Department
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Prepared and reviewed payment vouchers and expenditure reports.
- Supported cash flow management and performed monthly bank reconciliations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science
Kirinyaga University
01.2023
Skills
- Payment Processing & Reconciliation
- AML / KYC Compliance
- Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Cross-Border Transactions
- Loan Portfolio Management
- Data Analytics (Excel, R, SPSS, STATA)
- ERP Systems (Microsoft Dynamics NAV)
- Process Improvement & Controls
- International Financial Regulations
Certification
- Countering the Financing of Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), UNODC, 2025-10-01, CPF_EN425
- Countering Proliferation Financing, UNODC, 2025-10-01, CPF_EN424
- Basics of Countering Proliferation Financing, UNODC, 2025-10-01, CPF_EN423
- Collective Action Against Corruption, Basel Institute on Governance, 2025-07-01
- Introduction to Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, Alison, 2025-03-01
Affiliations
Affiliate Member, Society of Actuaries (SOA), 2024-01-01
Languages
English
Kiswahili
Timeline
Payment Specialist
Sportserve
12.2024 - Current
Project Accountant (Part-Time)
Hearts of Green Organization
02.2024 - 12.2024
Finance Officer
MKT Investment and Trading Ltd
01.2024 - 12.2024
Finance & Loan Administration Intern
TAI Cooperative Financial Institution
10.2023 - 01.2024
Treasury Accounting Intern
National Sub-County Treasury Department
06.2022 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science
Kirinyaga University