Zulkarnain Che Man
Sungai Buloh
Summary
Seasoned finance professional with 27 years of experience in finance, accounting, auditing, and corporate strategy. Led strategic planning and operational oversight to drive company growth. Managed budgets and cross-functional teams to achieve corporate objectives while enhancing stakeholder engagement and fostering collaboration.
Overview
2
2
Languages
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Tranz Techno Sdn Bhd
05.2025 - Current
- Developed successful strategies and policies, meeting organisational needs and implementing improvements.
- Strengthened stakeholder relationships through proactive communication and regular strategic meetings, fostering collaboration and trust.
- Monitored operations to ensure alignment with targets and forecasts, facilitating timely decision-making.
- Industry :Railway Engineering Services, Specialization :MRO, Supply of Parts, Electrical & Electronic
Manager, Commercial & Corporate Planning Div
MTD Capital Berhad
09.2019 - 04.2025
- Developed and implemented strategic corporate planning initiatives including new investments, ventures, budgeting, and reorganisation to align with organisational goals.
- Appraised potential investments and reviewed proposals from various business units and departments to identify viable opportunities.
- Evaluated financing options for business proposals to support informed decision-making and optimise resource allocation.
- Research the current market updates, trends and potential business opportunities and prepare proposals accordingly.
- Assessed potential ventures related to land development projects with significant growth implications. on land development project with GDP of RM2.1 bil
- Evaluated opportunities for acquiring a listed technology company in the LEAP market. of a listed LEAP market technology company approx. RM44 million
- Facilitated a group debt restructuring initiative to improve financial stability. - to reduce the RM400 million intercompany debt by 95%
Head, Finance Manufacturing Division
MTD Capital Berhad
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Assisted CFO in developing strategic planning, budgeting, and corporate finance initiatives to align with organisational goals
- Manage treasury function ie cash management, placement and banking matters
- Perform Month end and Year end closing accounts including necessary reports
- Liaised with auditors, tax agents, and consultants to ensure compliance and facilitate financial reporting
- Prepare necessary Management Paper, Board Paper and other reports
- Assist operation in preparation of project costing and cash flow projection
- Perform Credit Control function within manufacturing group.
- Led and supervised team members on daily operational matters, ensuring smooth workflow and effective task completion
- Executed additional responsibilities assigned by management.
- Industry:Manufacturing/Engineering, Specialization:Manufacturing of construction material ie concrete products, road construction and precast industry
Head of Finance -Manufacturing Div (Special Vehicles)
Scomi Group Berhad
07.2013 - 09.2018
- Manage, lead and supervise finance team on daily operations
- Perform Month end and Year end closing accounts including necessary reports
- Prepare necessary Management Paper, Board Paper and other reports
- Ongoing treasury operations including financing, drawdowns, and repayments
- Prepare weekly and monthly cashflow for HQ submission
- Assisted PMO in tender/quotation submission by preparing project costing, cash flow projections, and funding arrangements
- Monitor project progress (finance), claim, collection and vendor payments.
- Finance representative in the PMO team.
- Assisting superior in developing strategic planning, budgeting and other ad hoc task
- Review Build on Material (BOM) costing of new products
- Engaged in manufacturing and engineering with a focus on assembling buses, trucks, and trains
- Contributed to significant projects like producing Hazmat vehicles for Jab BOMBA
- Contributed to production of aircraft refuellers for MINDEF and PETRONAS
- Engaged in refurbishing KTMB wagons, improving operational efficiency through targeted enhancements
- Contributed to production of coaches for MARA, supporting local transportation
- Engaged in manufacturing and leasing of coaches to Panorama Melaka under the SPAD scheme
- Contributed to assembly of 1200 chassis for Alexander Dennis Ltd, supporting production targets and delivery timelines
- Contributed to the refurbishment project of RapidKL buses for improved performance
- Developed proposals for SBST leasing scheme in Kuching and Kuala Trengganu
Head - Group Internal Auditor
Protasco Group (HQ)
05.2011 - 06.2013
- Developed annual audit plan for Group, aligning with risk assessment findings
- Plan and prepare audit program and engage with clients accordingly
- Managing staff allocation and resources for each audit plan
- Conducted field audit and executed tasks according to the plan
- Compiled comprehensive report for Audit Committee, highlighting key audit insights
- Coordinated follow-up on audit issues, ensuring timely resolution and compliance
- Gained experience in construction, property, engineering, and education industries
- Major clients: Roadcare M Sdn Bhd - Road maintenance, HCM Engineering Sdn Bhd - Road construction, Kumpulan Ikram - Engineering, Protasco Land - Property Development, Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur (IUKL)
Finance Manager
Protasco Bhd (Kumpulan Ikram Sdn Bhd)
01.2010 - 04.2011
- Prepare consolidated Groups account for Management and Boards approval prior to Bursa announcement
- Monitored month-end closing of subsidiary accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of finance department, ensuring smooth financial processes
- Collaborated with auditors, business units, and bankers to streamline financial reporting processes
- Conducted ad hoc reporting for management.
- Industry Construction / Building / Engineering, Specialization Construction / Property / Engineering/Tert.Education
- Major clients: Jabatan Kerja Raya (under federal road concession), States JKR -states road concession (Selangor, Pahang, Trengganu, Kelantan), Highways ( PLUS, LPT,Karak)
Business Consultant
Century Software Malaysia Bhd(CSM)
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Consulted on system implementation by conducting business requirement study, gap mapping, developing implementation paper, configuring system, and overseeing testing and commissioning.
- Delivered live technical support to clients during system implementation, ensuring smooth operation and addressing issues as they arose.
- Conducted user training and provided ongoing assistance post-deployment to enhance user adoption and system utilisation.
- Implementation of Century Financials System for client
- Industry Consulting firm, Specialisation Financial Accounting
- Major clients: LHDN, Suruhanjaya Tenaga, UTHM, SSM, Kuantan Port, UM, UTHM etc.
Finance Manager
Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia-SSM
Kuala Lumpur
05.2003 - 10.2008
- Headed Revenue Collection and Credit Unit of SSM
- Monitored branch collection reports and compliance to enhance financial accountability
- Managed day-to-day operations of unit, ensuring smooth workflow and compliance
- Establish plan for Departmental program and growth
- Monitor credit accounts and customer service
- Documented key findings and insights for management review, facilitating informed decision-making
- Industry Government, Specialization Statutory Body
Sr Executive Finance
KUB Malaysia Bhd
06.1999 - 05.2003
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
International Islamic University Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur01-1998
Secondary School/SPM -
Kolej Islam Klang
Selangor01-1991
Secondary School/SRP -
SMKA Falahiah
Kota Bharu01-1990
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Treasury management
- Audit management
- Risk management
- Corporate governance
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- SAP Accounting System
- Century Financials
- IFCA C
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Languages
English
Bahasa Malaysia
References
- En Mansor Tahir, retired, Scomi Group, 012-268 7910
- En Reimi Rizal Abdul Aziz, Chief Executive Officer, MTD Group, 03-6195 1111
Personal Information
- Age: 51
- Expected Salary: MYR 10,000
- Ethnicity: Malay
Timeline
Executive Director
Tranz Techno Sdn Bhd
05.2025 - Current
Manager, Commercial & Corporate Planning Div
MTD Capital Berhad
09.2019 - 04.2025
Head, Finance Manufacturing Division
MTD Capital Berhad
01.2019 - 01.2024
Head of Finance -Manufacturing Div (Special Vehicles)
Scomi Group Berhad
07.2013 - 09.2018
Head - Group Internal Auditor
Protasco Group (HQ)
05.2011 - 06.2013
Finance Manager
Protasco Bhd (Kumpulan Ikram Sdn Bhd)
01.2010 - 04.2011
Business Consultant
Century Software Malaysia Bhd(CSM)
01.2009 - 12.2009
Finance Manager
Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia-SSM
05.2003 - 10.2008
Sr Executive Finance
KUB Malaysia Bhd
06.1999 - 05.2003
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
International Islamic University Malaysia
Secondary School/SPM -
Kolej Islam Klang
Secondary School/SRP -
SMKA Falahiah