Samantha Gunasekera (an Australian national) is a finance and operations professional with over two decades of experience supporting mission-driven organizations. As a Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) with a Master’s degree in Business Administration, she has acquired expertise in the public sector, the United Nations, and the private sector, focusing on the enhancement of financial stewardship, the improvement of operational systems, and the promotion of sustainable outcomes.

Samantha has demonstrated experience with UN frameworks, cross-border programming, and compliance environments, as well as helping to navigate complexity. She adeptly translates data into actionable strategies and creates a spirit of collaboration across different functions and sectors. Her skills shine through in strategic financial management, operational efficiency, risk control, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance. Having lived and worked in Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Australia, Libya, the United Arab Emirates, and Thailand, she brings a wealth of diverse experiences to the table.

Samantha integrates technical precision with practical experience in multilateral settings. She collaborates with UN entities to provide tailored, scalable solutions that improve transparency, accountability, and impact through short-term advisory roles or long-term systems transformation.