Results-driven leader with 19 years’ experience, growing collections by RM300M, generating RM4M revenue and saving 10%+ costs. Targeting Head of Department, GM and Director roles in Finance, Operations or Business Performance. Recruiters, let’s connect to discuss the value I can bring.

Hassanul Isyraf Nawawi
@hassanulisyrafnawawi
Senior leader with 19 years driving business performance, leading teams, managing RM1.3B collections, growing revenue by RM4M and cutting costs 10%+.
What I'm looking for
I am a senior finance and business operations leader with 19 years of experience, delivering measurable results in business performance, financial management, operations, risk management and transformation.
My key achievements include:
Increased annual collections from RM1.0 billion to RM1.3 billion.
Generated RM4 million in additional revenue through digital initiatives.
Achieved more than 10% cost savings through cost management and procurement improvements.
Reduced payment turnaround time from 30 days to fewer than 5 working days.
Improved reconciliation time from 22 days to 12 days.
Maintained zero major audit findings for four consecutive years.
Led an 11-person finance team and managed finance operations involving substantial budgets and collections.
My career spans Lembaga Zakat Selangor, UNDP, Mesiniaga Berhad, Labuan Reinsurance and Maybank. This experience has developed my capabilities across finance, banking, international finance, financial analysis, business performance, risk management, governance and operational improvement.
Beyond finance, I bring leadership experience in team management, budgeting, cash flow, management reporting, internal controls, stakeholder engagement, process improvement and digital transformation. I work across functions to solve business problems, strengthen processes, manage resources and improve organisational performance.
I am interested in senior leadership opportunities, including Head of Department, Senior Manager, Head of Finance, Head of Operations, General Manager and Director roles. My areas of interest include finance, business operations, shared services, corporate services, business performance, transformation, risk and governance, and strategic planning.
What I can contribute: Strong financial and operational leadership, measurable cost and revenue improvements, effective team management, better processes and controls, and the ability to translate business objectives into practical results. I am looking for an opportunity where I can apply my broad experience to strengthen performance, improve efficiency and support sustainable business growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Finance Operations
Lembaga Zakat Selangor (MAIS)
Jul 2023 - Aug 2026 (3 years 1 month)
Lead finance operations covering Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury, Cash Flow Management, Governance, and Financial Controls. Manage annual collections and operating budget exceeding RM1 billion, reduced payment processing turnaround from 30 days to below 5 working days, achieved over 10% cost savings through procurement governance, and maintained zero major audit findings for four c
Head of Finance (Collection)
Lembaga Zakat Selangor (MAIS)
Jul 2022 - Jun 2023 (11 months)
Led collection finance strategy and digital transformation initiatives. Increased annual collections from RM1.0 billion to RM1.3 billion, generated RM4 million additional revenue through digital initiatives, and redesigned reconciliation processes reducing cycle time from 22 days to 12 days.
Finance Associate
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 (1 year 5 months)
Processed over 90% of financial transactions within established timelines and achieved 90% employee separation clearance efficiency. Maintained compliance with UN financial policies and IPSAS standards, and supported budgeting, treasury, and finance reporting activities.
Finance Clerk
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Nov 2017 - Dec 2020 (3 years 1 month)
Processed 30–40 finance vouchers daily in accordance with IPSAS. Strengthened financial controls and documentation processes, and reduced fraud exposure and pending financial cases by 50%.
Special Officer – Sales Management
Mesiniaga Berhad
Jan 2014 - Oct 2014 (9 months)
Prepared management reports for executives and board meetings. Managed budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis, and developed financial reporting tools for performance monitoring.
Senior Sales Management Analyst
Mesiniaga Berhad
Jan 2010 - Dec 2013 (3 years 11 months)
Produced executive dashboards and forecasting reports. Improved profitability reporting and business planning, and enhanced sales performance reporting and financial analysis.
Corporate Development & Risk Management Executive
Labuan Reinsurance (L) Ltd
Jan 2006 - Dec 2008 (2 years 11 months)
Conducted financial analysis and underwriting reviews. Supported enterprise risk management initiatives and assisted executive decision-making through analytical reporting.
Retail Business Executive
Maybank
Jan 2005 - Dec 2006 (1 year 11 months)
Conducted financial assessments and credit evaluations. Supported retail banking operations and customer relationship management, and assisted business growth through financial advisory services.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
International University of Malaya-Wales
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
2019 - 2020
Pursued a Master of Business Administration, focusing on advanced business and management principles.
Universiti Malaya
Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons), Business Administration
2000 - 2005
Earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with honors, building a strong foundation in business and management.
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