Absa Fall
About Absa Fall
Absa Fall serves as the Director of Finance at Heifer International and Catholic Relief Services, having held this position since 2019. With a robust background in finance management, he has previously worked for organizations such as IUCN, The Brooke, and Oxfam.
Current Role at Catholic Relief Services
Absa Fall serves as the Director of Finance at Catholic Relief Services, a position held since 2019. In this role, Fall oversees financial operations and strategic financial planning for the organization in Dakar, Senegal. The responsibilities include budget management, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Previous Experience at Heifer International
Prior to his current position, Absa Fall worked at Heifer International as the Director of Finance from 2019 to 2024. His role involved managing financial resources, overseeing budgeting processes, and ensuring the financial integrity of the organization's operations.
Finance and Administration Manager at IUCN
Absa Fall was employed as the Finance and Administration Manager at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) from 2010 to 2014. In this capacity, he managed financial operations and administrative functions, contributing to the organization's financial health and operational efficiency.
Educational Background in Business Administration
Absa Fall holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Institut Privé de Gestion, completed in 2004. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Business Administration from Institut Supérieur de Management de Dakar in 2017. This educational background supports his expertise in finance and management.
Career Progression in Finance
Absa Fall has held various finance-related positions throughout his career. He worked as the Head of Finance and Operations Manager for West Africa at The Brooke from 2015 to 2016 and served as a Senior Finance Officer at Oxfam from 2004 to 2010. Additionally, he began his career as an Accountant at Orange from 1999 to 2004 in Dakar, Senegal.