Jason Chan
About Jason Chan
Jason Chan is a Staff Accountant at Teach Away in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting and a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours from York University.
Work at Teach Away
Jason Chan has been employed at Teach Away as a Staff Accountant since 2019. In this role, he has been instrumental in transitioning the company to a virtual work environment by reviewing and improving operational procedures, reporting, and internal controls. His responsibilities include performing payroll duties for both Canadian and foreign entities, as well as preparing tax filings for sales tax, payroll tax, and other information returns for various entities. Prior to his current position, he worked at Teach Away as a Junior Accountant from 2018 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Jason Chan studied at York University, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours in Accounting from 2015 to 2018. He furthered his education by completing a Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting in 2019. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in accounting principles and practices, which he applies in his current role at Teach Away.
Background
Jason Chan has a background in accounting, having started his career at Teach Away as a Junior Accountant before advancing to his current role as Staff Accountant. His experience spans over five years in the accounting field, focusing on both Canadian and international financial operations. He is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Achievements
In his capacity as Staff Accountant, Jason Chan has successfully transitioned Teach Away to a virtual work environment. He prepares and analyzes quarterly budgets and financial statements, which support senior management decisions and reporting metrics. Additionally, he is responsible for maintaining the general ledger for multiple globally owned legal entities and analyzing company cash flow to meet operational needs.