Gibrilla began his career at the Centre for Economic and Social Policy Analysis (CESPA) and Statistics Sierra Leone, working in survey research and statistical analysis. He has experience across the telecom, microfinance, printing, consultancy and media services industries across a number of companies, for example Africell SL Limited, Pernix Serka LLC at the United States Embassy in Sierra Leone, and A Call to Business Group of Companies, where he has held positions such as Junior Accountant, Finance & Logistics Officer, Principal Accountant, Operations Accountant, Account Supervisor and Head of Section.
Gibrilla holds an Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Finance from the Institutes of Commercial Management – UK, and a Certification in Project and Quality Management Systems ISO 9001 2008 from the Canadian Standards Association Group.