Agarau Alaba, MBA Scpm
About Agarau Alaba, MBA Scpm
Agarau Alaba, MBA Scpm, serves as the Regional Finance Officer for Southern Africa at Catholic Relief Services, where he has worked since 2006. He has extensive experience in finance and investment, having held various positions in organizations such as TOTAL and AIICO Insurance PLC.
Current Role at Catholic Relief Services
Agarau Alaba serves as the Regional Finance Officer for Southern Africa at Catholic Relief Services. He has held this position since 2006, contributing over 18 years of experience in financial management within the organization. His role involves coordinating financial strategies and operations across multiple countries in the Southern Africa region. He provides financial expertise and support to various stakeholders, including the Regional Management Team, Country Representatives, and Heads of Programs.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Catholic Relief Services, Agarau Alaba held various finance-related positions. He worked at TOTAL as a Finance and Tax Assistant from 2002 to 2003. He then served as an Assistant Manager at Mantrac Nigeria Ltd from 2003 to 2004. Following this, he was an Investment Analyst at AIICO INSURANCE PLC from 2004 to 2005, and later worked as Deputy Manager - Finance and Investment at AIICO PENSION MANAGERS from 2005 to 2006.
Education and Expertise
Agarau Alaba has a diverse educational background. He studied Accountancy at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, where he earned a Higher National Diploma from 1996 to 2001. He furthered his education at Stanford University, obtaining a Certificate in Project Management (SCPM) from 2010 to 2011. He also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business from MBA ESG, completed between 2008 and 2010. Additionally, he received a Certificate in Executive Leadership from Cornell University from 2008 to 2009.
Financial Management Contributions
In his role as Regional Finance Officer, Agarau Alaba has been instrumental in implementing robust financial policies and procedures. He manages a complex funding and operational environment in the Southern Africa region. His efforts have focused on streamlining business operations to drive growth and increase efficiency, showcasing a strong track record over his 18-year career.