Tony Lam
About Tony Lam
Tony Lam is a Finance Manager at the Overseas Development Institute, where he oversees foreign currency requirements and manages a finance team. He has a background in accounting and finance, with experience in VAT processes and cash flow management.
Current Role as Finance Manager
Currently, Tony Lam serves as the Finance Manager at the Overseas Development Institute, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he manages the Institute's foreign currency requirements and oversees cash flow management in collaboration with the Financial Controller. He supervises a team that includes a Financial Accountant, Finance Officer, and Finance Apprentice. His responsibilities also include ensuring compliance with Company, Charity, and tax legislation through effective maintenance of internal controls.
Previous Experience at Overseas Development Institute
Tony Lam has significant experience at the Overseas Development Institute, having worked there in various capacities. He served as a Finance Officer from 2016 to 2017 for 11 months and then as a Senior Finance Officer from 2017 to 2020 for three years. In these roles, he was responsible for managing VAT processes, including the preparation and submission of VAT returns, and coordinated the generation of sales invoices while managing the debt collection operation.
Educational Background in Accounting and Finance
Tony Lam studied at London South Bank University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Accounting and Finance from 2006 to 2009. He also attended Lewisham College from 2003 to 2006, achieving AVCE & AS in Business Studies and Information Technology. Additionally, he has been studying for the ACCA qualification since 2014, further enhancing his expertise in finance and accounting.
Early Career Experience
Tony Lam began his career in finance with various roles that provided foundational experience. He worked as a Bank Cashier at NatWest for two months in 2010 and held a position as an Office Junior at Manpower UK for another two months in the same year. He also served as an Accounts Assistant at Baxter Hoare Travel Management from 2014 to 2016 for two years, where he gained valuable experience in financial operations.