National Gallery Singapore
Elvin Wong has extensive experience in finance and administration, with a focus on financial planning, analysis, and reporting. Elvin is currently serving as the Director of Finance And Administration at National Gallery Singapore, where they oversee the financial operations of the organization. Prior to this role, they worked as the Head of Finance at WMI.
Before joining National Gallery Singapore and WMI, Elvin worked at INSEAD, where they held the position of Chief Accountant/Controller. In this role, they managed a team and was responsible for various financial functions, including financial controllership, planning and analysis, reporting, and accounting. Elvin also played a key role in strategic financial planning and long-term business planning.
Elvin's previous experience includes working as an Entrepreneur and Retail Strategist at Corona Senses, where they built and expanded retail and wholesale operations for Yankee Candle. Elvin also worked as an Associate Director (Financial Services) at Singapore Management University, leading a team and executing financial activities, including student loan management.
Earlier in their career, Elvin held finance-related positions at Reckitt Benckiser, Dell China, and Procter & Gamble. In these roles, they gained experience in areas such as strategic financial planning, M&A, budgeting, cash flow management, and finance operations.
Overall, Elvin Wong brings a wealth of expertise in finance and administration to their current role at National Gallery Singapore, with a strong track record of strategic financial planning, team management, and stakeholder engagement.
Elvin Wong's education history includes obtaining a Master of Science in Professional Accounting from the University of London in 2021. Elvin also completed the ACCA program from 2001 to 2008, specializing in Accounting. In 2001, Wong enrolled at Nanyang Technological University Singapore, where they pursued a degree in Business Studies with a focus in Finance. In 2005, they achieved the Pass Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) Level III from the CFA Institute, further enhancing their knowledge in Finance. Currently, Wong is pursuing a degree in Business Administration and Management through the Chartered Valuer and Appraiser Programme at Nanyang Technological University Singapore, which began in 2020. Additionally, they hold various certifications, including the ISCA FFAQ (Financial Forensic Accounting Qualification) Badge from the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants obtained in 2021, and certifications in analytics, data visualization, design thinking, Excel, and blockchain, among others.
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National Gallery Singapore
National Gallery Singapore is a leading visual arts institution overseeing the largest public collection of modern art in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Situated at the birthplace of modern Singapore, in the heart of the Civic District, the Gallery is housed in two national monuments – City Hall and former Supreme Court – that have been beautifully restored and transformed into this exciting 64,000 square metres venue. Reflecting Singapore’s unique heritage and geographical location, the Gallery aims to be a progressive museum that creates dialogues between the art of Singapore, Southeast Asia and the world to foster and inspire a creative and inclusive society. This is reflected in our collaborative research, education initiatives, long-term and special exhibitions, and innovative programming. The Gallery also works with international museums such as National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT), National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA), Centre Pompidou, Musée d'Orsay and Tate Britain to jointly present Southeast Asian art in the global context, positioning Singapore as a key node in the global visual arts scene. In 2020, the Gallery was the only museum in Southeast Asia that received a ranking in The Art Newspaper’s annual global survey of attendance at art museums, taking 20th place. In 2018, the Gallery was also the first museum in Asia to receive the Children in Museums Award by the European Museum Academy and Hands On! International Association of Children in Museums. It also won the awards for “Best Theme Attraction” at TTG Travel Awards 2017, “Best Attraction Experience”, “Breakthrough Contribution to Tourism” and “Best Customer Service (Attractions)” at the prestigious Singapore Tourism Awards in 2016 for its role in adding to the vibrancy of Singapore’s tourism landscape.