Matthew Cheung, Cpa, Cma
About Matthew Cheung, Cpa, Cma
Matthew Cheung is a Vice President of Internal Controls and Chief Risk Officer for Canada at Primerica. He has a strong background in risk management and internal controls, with a Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Management from the University of Waterloo.
Work at Primerica
Matthew Cheung has held multiple positions at Primerica, starting as an Internal Controls Analyst from 2015 to 2017. He then progressed to the role of Manager, Risk Management & Internal Controls from 2017 to 2018. Following this, he served as AVP, Risk Management & Internal Controls from 2018 to 2020. Currently, he is the AVP, Internal Controls & Chief Risk Officer for Canada, a position he has held since 2020. His work at Primerica has focused on risk management and internal controls within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Cheung studied at the University of Waterloo, where he earned a Bachelor of Accounting & Financial Management with a specialization in Management Accounting and a minor in Human Resources Management from 2006 to 2010. He furthered his education at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies. His academic background supports his expertise in accounting, financial management, and risk management.
Background
Before joining Primerica, Matthew Cheung gained experience in various roles. He worked at Eaton as a Finance Leadership Development Participant from 2012 to 2013. He also held a position at Shaw Communications as a Specialist in Risk & Compliance from 2013 to 2015. Earlier in his career, he served as a Field Auditor for the Ontario Ministry of Finance from 2010 to 2012 and completed co-op placements at Hydro One and Softron Tax.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Matthew Cheung has developed a strong foundation in internal controls and risk management. His roles at Primerica and other organizations demonstrate his ability to manage and mitigate risks effectively. His progression within Primerica reflects his expertise and commitment to the field of internal controls and risk management.