Ahmed Hasanen

Finance Manager with 12+ years of experience in multinational environments, specializing in Cost Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, and Management Reporting. Expert in SAP FICO, Power BI, and Advanced Excel. Delivered 2–3% monthly reduction in variable costs through structured forecasting and expense rationalization.

Lead financial reporting (34+ monthly reports) and manage a team of 5 accountants, providing data-driven insights to support executive decision-making and profitability improvement.

Finance Manager - Cost, Budget & Financial Analysis at Toshiba ELARABY Group (2018-05 – Present)

A multinational company engaged in various consumer electronics and appliance segments

• Lead cost accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis activities across marketing, sales, and operational functions
• Prepare detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets covering fixed and variable expenses
• Perform budget variance analysis and provide clear explanations and recommendations to senior management
• Analyze cost structures, identify inefficiencies, and support cost optimization initiatives
• Support pricing decisions for new and existing products through cost and margin analysis
• Prepare executive financial dashboards and reports using Power BI and Advanced Excel
• Strengthen internal controls related to expenses, assets, and cost centers
• Act as SAP FICO Key User, supporting system optimization and business users across departments
• Review stock balances, fixed assets, and cost allocations to ensure financial accuracy

Vendor Accounting (Accounts Payable) at Toshiba ELARABY Group (2016-08 – 2018-05)

• Reviewed and recorded supplier invoices ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Prepared supplier reconciliations and payment schedules
• Coordinated with banks, financial institutions, and insurance companies
• Prepared bank reconciliations and supported cash flow planning
• Provided cost data to support budgeting and financial planning activities

Customer Accounting (Accounts Receivable) at Toshiba ELARABY Group (2012-05 – 2016-08)

• Managed end-to-end accounts receivable processes and customer balances
• Monitored customer credit limits and exposure to reduce financial risk
• Prepared aging analysis and outstanding receivables reports
• Improved reconciliation cycle time and ensured accuracy of accounting entries within SAP
• Supported sales and credit teams with financial reports and customer analysis

Accountant at Teba Contractors (2010-06 – 2012-04)

A construction company specializing in various infrastructure projects

• Maintained general ledger and recorded daily accounting transactions
• Assisted in monthly closing and preparation of financial statements
• Supported audits and financial documentation processes

Accountant at El Masria Group (2009-06 – 2010-04)

A company engaged in various sectors including trading

• Performed bookkeeping and accounting data entry
• Assisted senior accountants with financial records and reporting

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting – Cairo University - Faculty of Commerce (2004 – 2008)

Diploma in General Accounting – Cairo University - Faculty of Commerce (2012 – 2014)