Samuel Kagundu

Results-driven Audit and Risk Management leader with over 15 years of progressive experience in internal audit, fraud investigation, and governance across multi-country operations. Currently serving as Senior Internal Auditor at Compassion International, providing leadership in strengthening internal controls, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across Africa. Demonstrated ability to lead audit teams, manage performance, align departmental priorities with organizational strategy, and deliver high-impact audit insights that enhance accountability and integrity.

Adept at partnering with senior leadership, boards, and ministry stakeholders to drive continuous improvement. A committed Christian with a strong personal faith, dedicated to servant leadership, child protection, and advancing ministry excellence through ethical stewardship.

Senior Internal Auditor - Compassion International - Africa

(2022-04)

• Provide functional leadership and oversight to audit teams across multiple African countries, ensuring alignment with global audit strategy and departmental priorities.
• Mentor, coach, and review work of auditors, enhancing performance, technical capability, and audit quality.
• Support performance management processes, including feedback, training, and development of audit staff.
• Lead and coordinate risk-based audits, fraud investigations, and compliance reviews across operations in 6+ countries.
• Ensure audits evaluate financial accuracy, internal controls, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide assurance and advisory services to senior leadership and the Board on governance and control frameworks.
• Partner with ministry leaders and management to align audit activities with organizational strategy and operational priorities.
• Deliver insightful recommendations to improve policies, processes, and control environments.
• Contribute to strengthening audit methodologies, tools, and frameworks for improved scalability and consistency.
• Oversee audit deliverables ensuring timeliness, quality, and compliance with standards and SLAs.
• Present audit findings and investigation reports to leadership, ensuring clarity and actionable outcomes.
• Monitor fraud investigations and ensure proper documentation, reporting, and corrective action.
• Enhanced and implemented a global fraud investigation reporting system.

Internal Auditor - Compassion International

(2007-01 - 2022-03)

• Conducted risk-based audits and fraud investigations across multiple country programs.
• Evaluated and strengthened internal control systems, governance processes, and compliance frameworks.
• Developed policies, procedures, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Led proactive fraud risk assessments and implemented corrective action plans.
• Provided advisory support to management on risk management and internal controls.

Program Accountant - Compassion International

• Managed budgeting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and project accounting.
• Built financial capacity of staff and supported program operations.

Accountant - ACK Kamwaa Church Development Centre

(2003-02 - 2007-09)

• Managed financial reporting, budgeting, and program financial controls.

MBA - Finance - Kenyatta University

Bachelor of Commerce - University of Nairobi

Certificate - Risk Management - Brentwood College (UK)