Absa Fall, Pmi, MBA
About Absa Fall, Pmi, MBA
Absa Fall is the Director of Finance at Catholic Relief Services in Dakar, Sénégal, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in finance and administration, having held various positions at organizations such as IUCN, Oxfam GB, and Heifer International.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Absa Fall serves as the Director of Finance at Catholic Relief Services in Dakar, Sénégal, a position held since 2019. In this role, Fall has contributed to the financial sustainability of the organization by optimizing procurement strategies. Additionally, Fall developed a comprehensive budgeting framework that improved financial planning and resource allocation. Fall has implemented financial systems and procedures that enhanced operational efficiency and played a key role in securing and managing grants for international projects. Furthermore, Fall facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to streamline administrative processes within the organization.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to joining Catholic Relief Services, Absa Fall held several finance-related positions. Fall worked at IUCN as Finance and Admin Manager from 2010 to 2014. Before that, Fall served as Senior Finance Officer at Oxfam GB from 2004 to 2010. Fall also worked at Heifer International as Director of Finance for seven months in 2019. Additionally, Fall was Head of Finance and Operation Manager for West Africa at The Brooke from 2015 to 2016 and worked as an Accountant at Orange from 1999 to 2004.
Education and Expertise
Absa Fall has a strong educational background in finance and management. Fall studied at Institut Supérieur de Management de Dakar, achieving an Executive MBA in Management from 2016 to 2017. Fall also completed a Finance and Accountancy Degree at SUPDECO from 2004 to 2005 and a Master's degree in Audit and Internal Control from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, Fall has pursued various courses, including Business Partnering at The Brooke since 2015, Humanitarian Support at Oxfam GB, and Project Management at TENSTEP from 2017 to 2018.
Professional Development
Absa Fall has engaged in various professional development activities to enhance expertise in finance and management. Fall completed courses in Fundraising through IUCN and Oxfam GB. Fall also undertook training in Being a Manager at Oxfam GB. This commitment to continuous learning reflects Fall's dedication to improving skills relevant to the finance sector and humanitarian work.