IHIbrahim HassanenFinancial Manager — Real Estate Development
Ibrahim Hassanen

About

Ibrahim Hassanen

Financial Manager — Real Estate Development

A finance leader for real estate development businesses in the Middle East — turning financial complexity into the clarity that drives growth, investment, and expansion decisions.

13+ years leading financial operations, from IFRS-compliant reporting and consolidated financial statements to the financial models behind land acquisitions and major development launches.

Currently heading financial operations for a real estate development business: budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and the financial modeling behind every major investment decision.

Working toward the FMVA® certification (Corporate Finance Institute) and the DipIFRS diploma (ACCA).

Practical, data-driven finance — grounded in real projects and real decisions, not theory.

FMVA® — Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst, Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) — in progress
DipIFRS — Diploma in International Financial Reporting, ACCA — exam pending
Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting — Ain Shams University (2012)

Career Timeline

  1. 2025 – Present

    Financial Manager · Real Estate Development

    Egypt

    • Oversee all financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting in alignment with IFRS standards.
    • Lead the preparation of project-level and consolidated financial statements, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.
    • Develop and monitor project financial models, pro forma analyses, and investment return metrics (IRR, NPV) to support development decisions.
    • Manage project cost control frameworks, tracking construction budgets, contractor payments, and variance analysis.
    • Partner with senior leadership to provide financial insights that drive strategic planning, land acquisition, and new development launches.
    • Establish internal financial controls and risk management frameworks, and lead and mentor the finance team.

  2. 2021 – 2025

    Chief Accountant · Real Estate Development & Property Management

    Egypt

    • Led financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes in alignment with IFRS standards.
    • Managed month-end and year-end closing cycles, including fixed assets management, GL reconciliations, and balance sheet reviews.
    • Prepared consolidated financial statements and coordinated with external auditors for year-end audits.
    • Implemented process improvements to streamline financial reporting workflows and accuracy.
    • Supervised and mentored a team of accountants.