Gavin Chung, Cpa, Cga
About Gavin Chung, Cpa, Cga
Gavin Chung is an Accounts Payable Manager at First Nations Health Authority in West Vancouver, British Columbia. He has extensive experience in accounts payable and customer service, having previously held roles at CIBC, University of Northern British Columbia, and BC Assessment.
Work at First Nations Health Authority
Gavin Chung has been employed at First Nations Health Authority since 2016, currently holding the position of Accounts Payable Manager. In this role, he oversees the processing of over 1000 invoices weekly, including contract payments and expense claims. He has previously served as an Accounts Payable Clerk from 2013 to 2015 and as an Accounts Payable Administrator from 2015 to 2016. Throughout his tenure, he has been actively involved in the development and revision of accounting policies related to the Accounts Payable division.
Education and Expertise
Gavin Chung holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Northern British Columbia and a Diploma from The University of British Columbia. He has also completed the Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC) through IFSE. His professional qualifications include membership in the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada). This educational background supports his expertise in accounting and financial management.
Background
Gavin Chung's career began with various roles in customer service and administrative support. He worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Northern British Columbia in 2007 and held positions at BC Assessment and BCAA in 2007 and 2010, respectively. He transitioned to CIBC, where he served as a Customer Service Representative and later as a Senior Customer Service Representative from 2011 to 2013. His diverse work experience laid the foundation for his current role in accounts payable.
Achievements
In his current position at First Nations Health Authority, Gavin Chung has developed and implemented PeopleSoft business processes for the Accounts Payable area. This initiative has ensured effective management of automated financial systems and controls. He leads discussions on performance results and areas for improvement with both internal and external customers, aligning with established service level goals.