Edwin Chiu is an experienced accounting professional with a solid background in financial management and auditing. Currently serving as an Accounting Officer I at the Social Welfare Department of the Hong Kong Government since August 2019, Edwin specializes in fund management system redevelopment and project management. Prior roles include Accounting Officer II at the Legal Aid Department, overseeing treasury and management accounting, and at The Treasury, focusing on retirement benefits. Edwin’s career began at Ernst & Young as a Senior Accountant, where responsibilities included leading audit engagements and mentoring junior staff. Educational qualifications include a Master of Laws in Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law from The University of Hong Kong, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from City University of Hong Kong. Additional international study experience was gained at the University of Bath.
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Social Welfare Department, Hong Kong Government
The Social Welfare Department (Chinese: 社會福利署) is a department of the Hong Kong Government responsible for providing welfare services to the community. Responsibilities The department provides services to families and children, the elderly, recovering criminal offenders, drug abusers, street sleepers, persons with disabilities, the mentally ill, and the community at large. It administers social security schemes, including the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance, which forms a large portion of its annual expenses. The department operates community and social centres, and also once operated libraries. History The Social Welfare Office was renamed Social Welfare Department from 1 January 1958. At the same time, the position of Social Welfare Officer was renamed Director of Social Welfare. In 1986 the department was criticised for a heavy-handed approach to a child protection case. At various times, the department has been headquartered in Lee Gardens, the World Trade Centre (19th and 20th floors), and Wu Chung House in Wan Chai. Source: Wikipedia