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Iris Wai Hang Tsoi

Chartered Secretary And Chartered Governance Professional; NGO Experience
Hong Kong

Summary

Positive, driven, and analytical professional with a solid foundation in governance principles and a keen willingness to learn and grow in this dynamic field. Demonstrates a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, risk management, and policy development. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Committed to enhancing operational integrity and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Student Intern

Palace Musuem, Beijing
Beijing, China
06.2010 - 07.2010
  • Exchanged ideas and co-operated with Hong Kong teammates and international students
  • Participated talks hosted by Beijing commercial and governmental organizations
  • Provided clerical support and participated as Project Coordinator in the Library inside the Palace Museum

Assistant Executive Office Manager

World Vision Hong Kong
Hong Kong
08.2016 - Current

Assistant Executive Office Manager (Oct 2022 - Present)

Senior Executive Officer (Oct 2019 - Sept 2022)

Executive Officer (Aug 2016 - Sept 2019)

  • Oversaw all aspects of corporate governance including board & committee meetings preparation, minutes documentation, and meeting participation.
  • Advised Board & executive team on corporate governance, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.
  • Facilitated board activities, such as orientation and development programmes, conferences and project visits.
  • Coordinated corporate-level organization risk assessment exercise annually.
  • Played an instrumental role in drafting and updating corporate governance policies to reflect evolving industry trends and best practices.
  • Provided trainings to ensure colleagues understand and adhere to regulatory or internal policy requirements.
  • Actively participated in professional development opportunities to stay informed on industry trends and best practices for corporate governance.

Administrative Officer

Caritas - Hong Kong
Hong Kong
01.2015 - 03.2016
  • Assisted Service Head in handling administrative and clerical Works
  • Drafted and edited administrative policies, guidelines and circulars for the schools' reference
  • Supervised 10+ clerical officers at schools and the Head Office
  • Assisted in arranging meetings, prepared meeting papers and drafted minutes
  • Prepared Annual Reports, Budgets and Financial Reports
  • Applied funding for school projects (Lotteries Fund, The Hongkong Bank Foundation, The Jockey Club Charities Trust, Flag Day, Lenten Fund, etc.)
  • Assisted in Charity Events of Caritas - Hong Kong (Walkathon, Bazaar, etc.)

Assistant Clerical Officer

HKSAR Government
Hong Kong
11.2013 - 01.2015

Office to the Clerk of the Board of Review (Inland Revenue Ordinance)

  • Provided clerical support to the Clerk office and the Board in handling tax appeals mainly at Post-hearing stage and handling statistical and financial works
  • Edited quarterlies (bilingual publications containing legal decisions handed down by the Board after hearings of tax appeals)

Assistant Officer, Immigration Consultant

Jones Lang LaSalle
Hong Kong
06.2011 - 06.2013
  • Assisted expatriates and client HR in completing the whole process of various kinds of HK visa applications
  • Liaised with people from Europe, Mainland China and Hong Kong in writing and in oral for their enquires and document collection arrangements

Reporter and Translator Trainee

Sing Tao Newspapers (Canada 1988) Ltd.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
07.2008 - 08.2008
  • Translated press releases and news reports from English to Chinese
  • Reported local news and special events (interviewed people in English and Putonghua)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Translation And Interpretation

City University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
09.2009 - 06.2011

Associate of Arts - Translation And Interpretation

Community College of City University
Hong Kong
06.2007 - 06.2009

Skills

Fast learner

Teamwork and collaboration

Active listening skills

Problem-solving

Professional Qualification

Associate Members of Hong Kong Corporate Governance Institution (since June 2024)

  • via The Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme (CGQP) examinations
  • Hong Kong Company Law - passed with Merit
  • Interpreting Financial and Accounting Information - passed with Merit


Timeline

Assistant Executive Office Manager

World Vision Hong Kong
08.2016 - Current

Administrative Officer

Caritas - Hong Kong
01.2015 - 03.2016

Assistant Clerical Officer

HKSAR Government
11.2013 - 01.2015

Assistant Officer, Immigration Consultant

Jones Lang LaSalle
06.2011 - 06.2013

Student Intern

Palace Musuem, Beijing
06.2010 - 07.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Translation And Interpretation

City University of Hong Kong
09.2009 - 06.2011

Reporter and Translator Trainee

Sing Tao Newspapers (Canada 1988) Ltd.
07.2008 - 08.2008

Associate of Arts - Translation And Interpretation

Community College of City University
06.2007 - 06.2009
Iris Wai Hang TsoiChartered Secretary And Chartered Governance Professional; NGO Experience