HAZMAN ABU KASIM

Key Business Areas: 240 hectares of mixed Property development and management of Country Club with PGA-standard 18-holes championship golf course and premium guestrooms

• Streamlined operation to enhance coordination and collections between Finance and core departments in property development and the country club.
• Cultivated high-performing financial and support teams for efficiency to ensure uninterrupted quality services while ensuring healthy cashflow and meeting the financial projections on set deliverables.
• Overseen all aspects of daily operations, ensuring the smooth functioning of the organization concerning property sales and the profitability of the Country Club.
• Catalyzed company profitability by identifying and leveraging opportunities for revenue growth achieving 100% sales on high-end residentials and commercial units while setting records on country club membership drives over the past three years.
• Coordinated budget preparation, ensuring timely forecasts and compliance with commitments.
• Allocated resources to teams and projects based on needs, performance, and availability.
• Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, consistently improving bottom-line year-on-year leading to significant cost reductions on the on-going maintenance works.
• Implemented cost control measures, effectively reducing unnecessary expenditures, especially during low seasons.
• Prepared annual budgets aligning with corporate goals, ensuring a minimum of 85% deliverables in key business areas.
• Delivered results under pressure, successfully meeting tight deadlines.
• Participated in strategic planning meetings, providing valuable financial insights for stakeholders in Malaysia and Pakistan.
• Ensured business sustainability by establishing strategic risk management policies.
• Instituted rigorous financial controls, resulting in improved overall profitability

Achievements - Completion and handed over 150 Commercial Plazas, 210 villas, 3 towers condominium, Golfer Complex and 2,400 Country Club memberships

Key business area: Management and operation of a 2,400 megawatt capacity of Hydro power energy plant under Ministry of Finance Inc, Malaysia

• Led strategic planning and management for the corporate matters resulting in clear business objectives for the management and key stakeholders i.e. Ministry of Finance Inc and state stakeholder.
• Established robust customer relationships for long-term business growth between Federal Government and State stakeholders on land matters, site inspections, business developments and border security.
• Directed project management activities for timely delivery of projects and operations with quarterly reporting to the Ministry of Finance Inc.
• Driven change management initiatives resulting in organisational agility and improved Key Performance Index
• Monitored departmental performance and provided constructive feedback to address challenges.
• Handled negotiations with outside vendors and service agencies to meet group needs.
• Planned revenue generation strategies designed for growth in terms of bio-tourism and educations on hydro power energy.
• Played instrumental role in annual budget planning discussions, optimizing resource allocation across initiatives.
• Maintained active engagement with stakeholders throughout strategy formulation and execution process.
• Successfully managed risk assessment procedures by adopting industry best practices.
• Tracked progress against KPI targets, enabling timely corrective actions if required at corporate office and power plant.

Achievements- Establishment of the Bakun Hydro Power Plant Masterplan and the settlement of land matters between Federal and State Government. Two years of best KPI achieved amongst the Ministry of Finance Inc. subsidiaries.

Key business areas - Improved horticulture, promotion and increase export of local fresh fruits and dry nuts to the United Arab Emirates and India markets.

• Executed daily finance operations with precision and efficiency in tandem with the assigned projects.
• Managed cash flow and liquidity, effectively mitigating financial risks and ensuring organizational stability.
• Adapted swiftly to new skills, enhancing both efficiency and productivity in tasks.
• Successfully delivered on tasks within stringent deadlines related to financial and program activities per approved budgeted timeline.
• Optimized operational efficiencies by overseeing and tracking progress based on the aligned planned activities and financial requirements with regular review on workflow processes.
• Facilitated open communication between the finance team and other departments as well donor and partners agencies representative, fostering collaborative decision-making.
• Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements while maintaining impeccable financial records.
• Identified areas for improvement in financial processes and reporting mechanisms, implementing enhancements as necessary.
• Represented the organization in negotiations and project updates with donors and external partners including USAID, The World Bank, and the Asian Development Bank.

Achievement - 100% project deliverables within the agreed timeline and received USD125 million on subsequent funding for research on quality agriculture productivity and export related activities. Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.

Key Performance Areas : Budget management of construction, rehabilitation, education, gender and greenbelt projects

• Analyzed budget against projects spending to provide insightful reports to senior management on budget allocation progress.
• Coordinated cross-departmental budget planning and fostered interdepartmental operational cooperation.
• Improved operational efficiency by streamlining various finance-related tasks against project activities.
• Streamlined processes and timelines by implementing effective policies and procedures.
• Maintained high level of accuracy whilst preparing project delivery reports for stakeholders references
• Developed comprehensive annual budget forecasts on the assigned projects and approval submission.
• Advised management on financial impact towards business operations, inventory levels and overall spending

Achievement: secured additional grant of USD75 million and 100% timely deliverable on rehabilitation, education, gender and greenbelt projects

Key business area: Fleet Sales and After Sales Services

• Negotiated fleet management contracts with corporate clients to ensure mutual benefits
• Formulated strategic plans to increase product visibility and market share within the corporate market segment.
• Strengthened key client relationships by developing tailored services based on current and future needs on fleet management.
• Managed sales and after sales cycles to maximize business growth depending on the size of the fleets.
• Coordinated with internal departments for seamless service delivery to clients.
• Implemented customer retention strategies, fostered strong relationships and brands.

Achievement- Developed the first fleet management on Proton cars sales and after sales services for the conglomerates. 120 car sold with signed fleet management contract within 3 months of campaign.

Key business areas: Act as Financial Advisor on projects spending and deliverables.

• Overseen the spending against approved budget for the projects across Asia and provide advisory on spending allocation
• Prioritized tasks according to urgency and importance, optimizing workload allocation among team members.
• Recommended for viable solutions on projects with lower deliverable in particular on the spending matters
• Negotiated successful outcomes in challenging scenarios, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.

- Awarded as the Top Performer for The United Nations Asia Pacific on financial management.

Key business area: Commercial Banking

• Audited key operational areas in the commercial banking in particular the branches throughout the country
• Prepared audit report and recommendations for improvement
• Analysed areas that sensitive for irregularities
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to conduct internal audits seamlessly without disrupting daily operations.
• Enhanced organisational integrity by ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures during audits.