Abdou Karim Sall
Managing Director
Dakar,Senegal
Summary
Dynamic Accounting Associate with over 8 years of relevant experience in financial management and operational oversight. Proficient in corporate tax filings, financial consolidation, and accounts reconciliation, backed by a Senior Level Bachelor in Accounting and a Certified Islamic Professional Accountant credential. Successfully managed food cost and inventory operations, leading to improved financial accuracy. Bringing a strong analytical mindset and attention to detail to enhance financial processes and contribute to the efficiency of the organization. Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals. Entrepreneurial and creative Founder passionate about turning innovative ideas into tangible results. Experienced formulating and executing strategic plans, creating new products and services, and developing business opportunities. Track record of multiple successful business ventures and leading teams of professionals to maximize profits and deliver success.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder and Managing Director
Sall Foods
Dakar
05.2012 - Current
- Established and operated a company specializing in the cultivation of diverse agricultural products and the processing of food items, including unique African spiced coffees.
Founder and Manager
SAIT-Société Africaine d'Immobilier et de Transport
Dakar
04.2005 - 04.2012
- Managed scrap metal processing operations, emphasizing strategic acquisitions for dismantling and subsequent export to Asian and European markets
Owner and Manager
Habibou LTD
Los Angeles
07.1994 - 08.2003
- Collaborated with rock festivals across the continental US, orchestrating merchandising and implementing various business strategies
Accounting Assistant to VP of Finance
Innovative Dialysis Systems
Long Beach
01.2001 - 05.2001
- Supported the VP of Finance with corporate tax filings and executed data entry for comprehensive financial consolidation
Accounting Assistant
RJ's the Rib Joint
Beverly Hills
11.1992 - 07.1994
- Administered food cost management, inventory controls, daily sales batches, payroll and accounts payable reconciliations
Sales Assistant
Humphrey Yogart
Brentwood
06.1991 - 07.1992
- Processed frozen yogurt and efficiently managed cash register operations
Education
Bloomberg Certificate - Finance Fundamentals
Bloomberg Education
New York, USA10.2024
Bloomberg Certificate - Environmental, Social and Governance
Bloomberg Education
New York, USA10.2024
Certificate - Bloomberg Market Concepts, Financial Market Concepts Bonds and Equities
Bloomberg Education
New York, USA09.2024
Bloomberg Certificate - Financial Journalism
Bloomberg Media Initiative for Africa
Dakar, Senegal05.2024
Certified Islamic Professional Accountant - Islamic Accounting
Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institution
Manama, Bahrain05.2018
Advanced Diploma - Islamic Finance
Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance
MANAMA, BAHRAIN02.2017
Senior Level Bachelor - Accounting Major with a Minor in Finance
California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, US05.2000
Baccalaureate - Secondary High School
Cours Privés Elhadj Ibrahima Niang
Dakar, Senegal07.1990
Skills
- Accounting
- Finance
- Management
- Food Processing
- Farming
- Data Entry
- Contract Negotiation
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- Internet Research
- Leadership
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinking
- Bookkeeping
- Attention to Detail
- Payroll
- Document Management
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Proficient (C2)
C2
Wolof
Proficient (C2)
C2
Arabic
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Travel
Travel throughout the 48 contiguous states of the USA and to more than 20 countries including Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Turkey, France, Senegal, Mauritania, Morocco, Gambia, Mali, Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, South Africa.
Certification
- Google Project Management - Certified
- Bloomberg Financial Market Concepts - Certified
- Bloomberg ESG - Certified
- Bloomberg Finance Fundamentals - Certified
- Bloomberg Financial Journalism - Certified
- BOS, UNDP, PEMANDU Financial Structuring - Certified
- FASTEF Training in University Teaching - Certified
Timeline
Founder and Managing Director
Sall Foods
05.2012 - Current
Founder and Manager
SAIT-Société Africaine d'Immobilier et de Transport
04.2005 - 04.2012
Accounting Assistant to VP of Finance
Innovative Dialysis Systems
01.2001 - 05.2001
Owner and Manager
Habibou LTD
07.1994 - 08.2003
Accounting Assistant
RJ's the Rib Joint
11.1992 - 07.1994
Sales Assistant
Humphrey Yogart
06.1991 - 07.1992
Bloomberg Certificate - Finance Fundamentals
Bloomberg Education
Bloomberg Certificate - Environmental, Social and Governance
Bloomberg Education
Certificate - Bloomberg Market Concepts, Financial Market Concepts Bonds and Equities
Bloomberg Education
Bloomberg Certificate - Financial Journalism
Bloomberg Media Initiative for Africa
Certified Islamic Professional Accountant - Islamic Accounting
Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institution
Advanced Diploma - Islamic Finance
Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance
Senior Level Bachelor - Accounting Major with a Minor in Finance
California State University Long Beach
Baccalaureate - Secondary High School
Cours Privés Elhadj Ibrahima Niang
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