Keita Abdoul Karim
About Keita Abdoul Karim
Keita Abdoul Karim serves as the Finance & Operations Manager for Africa at Sightsavers, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in finance and operations management, having worked in various roles at Sightsavers and SNV over the past two decades in Mali.
Current Role at Sightsavers
Keita Abdoul Karim serves as the Finance & Operations Manager for Africa at Sightsavers, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial operations and ensuring efficient management of resources within the organization. He also functions as the Regional Finance and Support Service Manager, a role he has occupied since 2014. His work is based in Bamako, Mali, where he contributes to the organization's mission of improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
Previous Experience at Sightsavers
Prior to his current roles, Keita Abdoul Karim worked at Sightsavers as the Finance and Support Service Manager from 2010 to 2013. During this time, he was involved in managing financial operations and providing support services to enhance the organization's effectiveness in Mali. His extensive experience within Sightsavers spans over a decade, demonstrating his commitment to the organization's objectives.
Professional Background in Finance
Before joining Sightsavers, Keita Abdoul Karim worked at SNV as a Gestionnaire financier from 2003 to 2010, where he managed financial operations in Koulikoro and Sikasso, Mali. He also served as an Assistant gestionnaire financier at SNV from 1999 to 2003 in DIOÏLA, Mali. His roles at SNV provided him with a solid foundation in financial management and operations.
Education and Qualifications
Keita Abdoul Karim holds a Maitrise en finance et comptabilite from TECNOLAB-ISTA Mali, which he completed from 2006 to 2008. He furthered his education at HETEC Mali, where he achieved a Master 2 (M2) in Audit & Controle de gestion from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he obtained a Brevet Technique en comptabilite from Centre Mabile, completing his studies from 1993 to 1997. His educational background supports his expertise in finance and accounting.