Assistant Manager/Manager – Learning & Professional Development (Soft Skills)

BDO Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking an Assistant Manager/Manager in Learning & Professional Development. The role involves designing training strategies and facilitating programs to enhance soft skills, aimed at improving overall business performance. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Accounting or Business with substantial training experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years experience in the training profession.
• Experience facilitating end-to-end training programs desired.
• Candidates should have a keen interest in learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement learning strategies for professional development.
• Facilitate internal and external leadership training programs.
• Manage vendor assessments for learning resources.

Skills

Outstanding organisation skills

Proactive

Project management

Multitasking

Proficient in English

Proficient in Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Recognized degree in Accounting or Business-related disciplines

Professional accounting qualifications (ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, MICPA)

Tools

MS Office

Zoom

Learning interactive tools (Kahoot, Mentimeter)

Job description

Assistant Manager/Manager – Learning & Professional Development (Soft Skills)

Level: Experienced

Locations: BDO Malaysia

Founded in 1964, BDO in Malaysia is one of the five largest professional services firm providing Audit & Assurance, Advisory, Tax and Business Services & Outsourcing (BSO) to businesses ranging from established multinational conglomerates to growth-oriented organisations, whether public or private.

BDO’s distinctive reputation is built upon our commitment to all our stakeholders that what matters to them, matters to us. And in building a successful business, a culture of people is the centerpiece of our businessBecauseRelationships Matter. This really resonates with us and is supported by four main components: People, Development, Purpose and Recognition.

People -We create a supportive and collaborative environment build on trust.

Development -We are committed to nurture our people to grow professionally and personally. We simply believe ‘Your Career Our Journey’.

Purpose -We empower our people to make a positive difference in our organisation ~ for themselves.

Recognition -We have a strong local presence under the network of a growing global BDO organisation and a credible brand.

Overview

The Learning and Professional Development (LAPD) team is dedicated to fostering employee growth by enhancing their soft skills, communication, and interpersonal capabilities, ultimately driving improved business performance and a collaborative work environment.

Founded in 1964, BDO in Malaysia is one of the five largest professional services firm providing Audit & Assurance, Advisory, Tax and Business Services & Outsourcing (BSO) to businesses ranging from established multinational conglomerates to growth-oriented organisations, whether public or private.

BDO’s distinctive reputation is built upon our commitment to all our stakeholders that what matters to them, matters to us. And in building a successful business, a culture of people is the centerpiece of our businessBecauseRelationships Matter. This really resonates with us and is supported by four main components: People, Development, Purpose and Recognition.

People -We create a supportive and collaborative environment build on trust.

Development -We are committed to nurture our people to grow professionally and personally. We simply believe ‘Your Career Our Journey’.

Purpose -We empower our people to make a positive difference in our organisation ~ for themselves.

Recognition -We have a strong local presence under the network of a growing global BDO organisation and a credible brand.

Overview

The Learning and Professional Development (LAPD) team is dedicated to fostering employee growth by enhancing their soft skills, communication, and interpersonal capabilities, ultimately driving improved business performance and a collaborative work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Director to design and implement learning strategies, focusing on professional development and soft skills training programs
• Facilitate and manage end-to-end internal and external leadership & business skills training
• Responsible for vendor assessments to source best quality learning resources that align with the Firm’s needs
• An opportunity in facilitating soft skills training for BDO ASEAN colleagues
• Execute standard and ad-hoc reports for management review
• Provide support for any related administrative tasks, when necessary

Education and professional skills/ knowledge

Experience & Education:

• A recognized degree in Accounting or any Business related disciplines, or has completed a professional accounting qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, ICAEW of MICPA
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience in the training profession, preferably within the finance and accounting sector
• Experience in facilitating end-to-end training programs is highly desirable
• Current and former auditors with some experience in conducting training and have a keen interest in transitioning to learning and professional development roles are encouraged to apply

Other skills:

• Outstanding organisation and project management skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines while maintaining quality and accuracy
• Proactive and able to work independently
• Proficient in both spoken and written in English and Bahasa Malaysia
• Proficient in MS Office application & Zoom
• Keep abreast with learning interactive tools (e.g. Kahoot, Mentimeter)

Kindly submit your applicationtogether with your resume, along with copies of your latestacademic and professional transcripts.

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