elizabeth achieng
@elizabethachieng2
I’m a payments processor and onboarding specialist focused on AML/CTF risk management and high-volume transactional accuracy.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
With over 3 years of experience in the financial service industry, I apply my knowledge to support teams, exceed organizational objectives, and strengthen operational controls. I’ve coordinated with various stakeholders on the successful launch of a new online trading brand in Kenya targeting the East African market.
In my back-office and onboarding work, I enforce KYC and Customer Due Diligence, assess AML and CTF risks, and perform enhanced due diligence with PEPs. I process deposits and payouts daily in large volumes (meeting a monthly KPI of over 1500 transactions), handle chargebacks and transactional disputes at first level, and collaborate with Compliance on cross-border, high-amount, HNW, and high-risk clients—using tools including SAP, CMS, Jira, and Confluence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Payments Processor & Onboarding
Exinity Group
Jul 2021 - Mar 2023 (1 year 8 months)
Enforced KYC and customer due diligence during corporate onboarding across jurisdictions, assessing AML/CTF risks and escalating issues to Compliance. Processed high-volume C2B/C2C payments and disputes for 50+ payment service providers while meeting a monthly KPI of 1,500+ transactions.
Accounts Opening Clerk
KCB Bank Group
Dec 2020 - Mar 2021 (3 months)
Remediated 100+ accounts per day across Oracle and internal CMS databases for data management and periodic KYC updates. Validated accounts opening documents from branches nationwide and updated joint, institutional, and government accounts in line with strict KYC procedures.
Reconciling Clerk
KCB Bank Group
Nov 2018 - Aug 2020 (1 year 9 months)
Prepared and compiled journal entries and reports for C2B and C2C reconciling entries, ensuring accurate daily account balances. Updated C2B/C2C accounts for closed, frozen, pending verification, and erroneously posted transactions using maker workflows.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of East London
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
2023 - 2025
Master of Business Administration (MBA) program completed from 2023 to 2025 at the University of East London (online campus).
Co-operative University of Kenya
Bachelor of Commerce, Finance
Bachelor's degree in Commerce with a focus on Finance, completed in December 2018 at Co-operative University of Kenya.
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Location
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