Jung Lee
About Jung Lee
Jung Lee is a Manager of Financial Reporting at Fairfax Africa and has extensive experience in accounting and finance, including roles at EY and the University of Toronto. With a strong background in public company audits and a solid understanding of Canadian Auditing Standards and IFRS, Lee is also interested in corporate finance and valuations.
Current Role at Fairfax Financial
Jung Lee serves as the Manager of Financial Reporting at Fairfax Africa, a division of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited. In this role, Lee has been responsible for overseeing financial reporting processes since 2019. The position is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where Lee applies expertise in financial reporting and compliance within the context of the African market.
Experience at EY
Jung Lee has accumulated significant experience at EY, where he has worked in various capacities since 2012. Lee started as a Staff Accountant for three months in London, followed by a two-year tenure as a Senior Staff Accountant from 2015 to 2017. Since 2017, he has held the position of Manager, contributing to public company audits, particularly in the power and utilities sector.
Educational Background
Jung Lee earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management, completing his studies from 2009 to 2013. This academic foundation in accounting has equipped Lee with a solid understanding of Canadian Auditing Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), essential for his roles in financial reporting and auditing.
Mentorship and Volunteer Experience
Jung Lee has engaged in mentorship roles at the University of Toronto, serving as a Mentor for both the First-year Learning Community and the First in the Family program from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, he volunteered as a Hands-on Biodiversity Volunteer Facilitator at the Royal Ontario Museum from 2010 to 2012. These experiences reflect Lee's commitment to supporting educational initiatives and community involvement.
Personal Interests and Skills
Outside of his professional career, Jung Lee practices the piano and is currently learning Japanese. He has a passion for rigorous quantitative analysis in finance and valuations. Lee enjoys classical music and jazz, and he spends his leisure time reading fiction and biographies, which contributes to his well-rounded personal development.