The Church is made up of Christians from a myriad of different professions, and yet their ordinary tales of God at work rarely get told. In this series, we bring you stories of faith from the frontline
My name is Alvin Ng. I’m an accountant by profession and work as the managing director of an ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) single family office, where we help the family manage, protect and use its wealth. I’m so thankful for this role. It’s fulfilling and feels like a natural extension of my calling. A big part of an accountant’s role is stewardship – whether through auditing, preparing financial statements or managing a family’s wealth. Even the word ‘accountant’ points to being accountable. For me, stewardship is also a key word.
Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 25 is a major driver for me. The master commends the servant who has “been faithful with a few things”. Then he entrusts him with more. In Luke 16:10, Jesus says: “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.” Those words remind me that I must be found continually faithful with what God has entrusted to me – especially now that I am stewarding more.
Families entrusted with wealth across generations often have a strong sense of responsibility about how it should be used for the greater good. They often need an accountant too. The family I serve is enormously generous through their charitable work. It is a privilege to serve them and, in doing so, to serve the Lord. Ultimately, I want to hear Him say: “Well done, good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:23).
Integrity and wisdom are also crucial. I must stay close to God through prayer, Bible study and seeking His wisdom. Otherwise, I cannot do this well. Everything could come crashing down if I do not stay close to the One who is the source of truth and wisdom. That shapes how I lead: being honest, owning my mistakes, changing my mind when new information emerges and avoiding the blame game. I want a culture where people can be open, learn and grow.
Celebration and gratitude matter too. Nobody really says: “Please stop thanking me – it’s too much!” Expressing appreciation keeps work from feeling like grunt work. After all, the Master also says: “Come and share your master’s happiness!” I want to bring Him joy in what I do, and share in it.
My prayer is that I keep seeking Him, remain faithful with what He has entrusted to me, and steward it all for His glory.
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