Vincent Wang
Blackburn North,VIC
Summary
An Accountant by training from the University of Sydney and an Associate Member of CPA Australia, with over 10 years of experiences in non-governmental organizations including the Salvation Army, Oxfam, the Red Cross and The Nature Conservancy in Australia and overseas including Indonesia, Mekong Region, Hong Kong & China.
My experience consists of project management, financial reporting, fundraising strategy planning, client/donor relationship management. I am a flexible & innovative team player with a strong result-driven mindset to deliver results in a timely, efficient and effective manner.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Management Coordinator
The Hong Kong Society For Rehabilitation
03.2016 - 03.2019
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for over 30 community-based rehabilitation projects
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to organise an event called CyberRun which had over 500 participants including people living with disabilities, raising over HK$ 1million dollar (AU$ 200k)
- Coordinated the rollout of professional rehabilitation training projects in Hong Kong & China. The WHO Rehabilitation Training Workshop held in China had over 300 participants across two days.
- Monitored project effectiveness to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments
- Provided financial management support including monthly budgeting, quarterly cash-flow forecast and annual financial reporting
- Succeed in securing a funding of HK$1.5m (AU$ 300k) from a Corporate partner to support a Community-Based Rehabilitation Bus in Sichuan, China.
- Processed monthly accounts payable to project partners and service consultants
- Facilitated communication of project progress with major stakeholders at all levels including management, donor, partner and project staff
Strategic Account Specialist
The Nature Conservancy
03.2013 - 03.2016
- Managed interactions with donors and philanthropy personnel to achieve goals
- Organised the “Nature, Art & Wine” gala charity night with the corporate partners including Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Julius Baer, Sotheby’s, Moet & Chandon, Hyatt Hotel Group, an evening event with over 500 guests and over 6m USD raised for projects in Asia Pacific
- Evaluated records and conducted assessment information for preliminary donor eligibility
- Conducted dynamic presentations to internal and external customers, partners and executive leadership
- Assisted in managing a portfolio of high-network individual donors using Wealth X research tool and the TNC US database system; attended donor meetings and documented call reports to the donor database for internal circulation and high- level management review
- Organized the trail-race fundraising program called Barclays Moontrekkers 2014, which included the logistics and communications with over 1500 race participants, identified an efficient and cost-effective fundraising platform called JustGiving
International Relief & Services Officer
Hong Kong Red Cross
12.2010 - 02.2013
- Coordinated and communicated hand-over of 10 different projects across Indonesia to local partners, including Ambulance Program with German Red Cross, HIVAIDs Program in Bali with Indonesia Red Cross, and Disaster Preparedness Program in Lombok Island with Indonesian Red Cross
- Led a team of 10 staff to close down Indonesia offices in Jakarta and Lombok island as part of Hong Kong Red Cross Exit plan post tsunamis in 2004
- Prepared monthly progress and financial reports to Hong Kong management team
- Represented Hong Kong Red Cross to attend International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) monthly meeting in Jakarta office
Mekong Regional Programme Assistant
Oxfam Hong Kong
03.2008 - 11.2010
- Built relationships with overseas project partners to establish new contracts
- Managed and analyzed project budgets, P&L, balance sheets and project narrative reports
- Managed a portfolio of 50 regional projects across Mekong Region in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos
- Provided professional financial and administrative support to the country programme offices in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos
- Coordinated the logistics of capacity building workshop in Vientiane, Laos and Bangkok
- Used key metrics and prepared reports for senior management to monitor performance of project activities and progress
- Conducted research and analysis to create detailed strategic plans on program development opportunities and niches
Appeals Assistant
Salvation Army Australia
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Performed accurate data-entry to a timely database system
- Completed daily bank reconciliation and bank deposit
- Contributed to development of new donor management database system
- Assisted manager in all aspects of Sydney Appeals operations
- Answered incoming phone calls to process donation requests, or if needed relay messages to appropriate personnel
- Developed and maintained filing systems to facilitate easy access to information
Education
BBA -
The University of Sydney
Sydney06.2006
Skills
- Coordination & Communication with multiple stakeholders
- Multi-Languages (English, Cantonese, Mandarin & Hokkin)
- Project Management & Implementation
- Training and Development
- Financial & Accounting Knowledge
- Managing Multiple Priorities
- Customer/Client Relationship Management
- Business Planning
- Reporting
- Financial Management
Accomplishments
CPA Australia Program
Completed Modules:
- Knowledge Management - High Distinction (Top Candidate of the Region)
- Reporting & Professional Practice - Distinction
- International Business - Credit
- Corporate Governance & Accountability - Pass
Current Module:
- Australian Taxation
Timeline
Project Management Coordinator
The Hong Kong Society For Rehabilitation
03.2016 - 03.2019
Strategic Account Specialist
The Nature Conservancy
03.2013 - 03.2016
International Relief & Services Officer
Hong Kong Red Cross
12.2010 - 02.2013
Mekong Regional Programme Assistant
Oxfam Hong Kong
03.2008 - 11.2010
Appeals Assistant
Salvation Army Australia
01.2007 - 01.2008
BBA -
The University of Sydney
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