Asia YSA Conference 2024

The Asia YSA (Young Single Adult) Conference 2024 was a the first-ever ASIA regional event organized by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, bringing together over 180 people from 24 domiciles across Asia, from young adults to seniors for spiritual enrichment, leadership development, and community building.

My Role: Finance Committe Head

As the Financial Manager for this large-scale event, I was responsible for:

Budget Development and Management: Created and maintained a comprehensive budget for a pool of over $200,000 USD, ensuring financial resources were allocated effectively across all conference activities.
Financial Operations: Managed all financial transactions, including vendor payments, participant registration fees, and expense reimbursements.
Fundraising Coordination: Worked with church leadership to secure necessary funding and donations to support conference activities.
Cost Control: Implemented cost-saving measures that resulted in budget within 80% of available funds in expenses compared to initial projections while maintaining event quality.

Key Accomplishments

Developed and implemented a transparent financial tracking system that provided real-time budget updates to the organizing committee
Negotiated favorable terms with venues and service providers, resulting in significant cost savings
Created financial reports and documentation that will serve as templates for future conference planning
Successfully managed complex financial operations across multiple currencies and payment systems

Leadership and Team Collaboration

This role required close collaboration with various teams:

Logistics Committee: Coordinated on venue costs and transportation expenses
Programming Committee: Aligned budget allocations with planned activities
Registration Team: Managed fee collection and financial aid distribution
Executive Committee: Provided regular financial updates and forecasts

Impact and Skills Development

This experience significantly enhanced my skills in:

Financial planning and budget management for large-scale events
Leadership in a multicultural, volunteer-driven organization
Negotiation and vendor management
Cross-functional team collaboration

The successful execution of the Asia YSA Conference 2024 sharpened my ability to manage complex financial operations while supporting the broader goals of a major regional event. The experience complemented my 31/quantitative finance background with practical financial management skills in a leadership context.