Samantha Dakwa

Samantha Dakwa is an experienced accounting professional currently serving as a Senior Accounting Manager at Loft Orbital since August 2024. Prior to this role, Samantha held the position of Senior Accounting Manager EMEA at JFrog from January 2017 to July 2024, where key responsibilities included Netsuite implementation, month-end and statutory reporting for France and the UK, US GAAP compliance, and VAT reporting. Previously, Samantha worked as an Accounting Manager at Cepheid and gained experience as a Finance Business Partner at Sussex Housing & Care, focusing on cost management and financial advice. Early career experience includes a Management Accountant role at NHS, developing performance reports and budget forecasts. Educationally, Samantha earned a PGCE in Mathematics from the University of Brighton and holds a Master’s and Bachelor's Degrees in Accounting and Finance. Samantha is also part qualified with The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.