Manager - Progression - Southeast Asia

AICPA; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional association in Petaling Jaya is seeking an experienced individual to implement student progression and retention strategies across Southeast Asia. You will manage key events and support programs aimed at enhancing student engagement and success. Preferred candidates have over 6 years in education and a diploma in relevant fields. The organization offers flexibility, a supportive environment, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Healthcare

Retirement benefits

Annual leave

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in the education sector.
• Experience managing collaborative relationships at a senior level.
• Experience working with a professional body.

Responsibilities

• Implement student progression and retention strategies.
• Develop and deliver student/tutor support programmes.
• Lead event management for flagship and regional programs.

Skills

Collaborative relationship management

Project management

Student support program development

Education

Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

You will implement CIMA's student progression and retention strategy across South East Asia (SEA), with a focus on improving exam attempts, pass rates, and advancement through the CIMA qualification. You will be responsible for planning, organising, and evaluating student and partner events that increase engagement and progression outcomes. You will collaborate with tuition partners, company partners, and employers to deliver impactful programs. You will also oversee the planning of important regional flagship events. You will report to the Director - SEA Market and line manage a direct report.

You Will

• Implement student progression and retention strategies. Design country-level action plans to improve pass rates, exam attempts, retention, and lapsed recovery across SEA.
• Develop and deliver student/tutor support programmes. Plan and manage projects such as revision classes, exam technique workshops, Train-the-Trainer, and structured learning journeys to support exam success.
• Lead event management for flagship and regional programs including ENGAGE Asia, CFO Conferences, CGMA Leadership Academy, and regional progression-focused activities.
• Manage and strengthen tuition/learning partner relationships to ensure partners promote CIMA, deliver high-quality exam training, and adopt official learning resources.
• Work with your team to support employers and corporate partners to ensure sponsored students and employees have access to suitable tuition, resources, and progression pathways.
• Evaluate projects and report performance; Track Return on investment, monitor student outcomes, and provide regular analysis and reports to RVP on activities, targets, and improvement.
• Manage budgeting - plan and control budgets for student progression and partner programs, ensuring maximum value from investments.
• Use a hybrid work schedule

You Have

• Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent
• 6+ years experience in the education sector
• Experience managing collaborative relationships at a senior level
• Experience working with a professional body

How We Support You

We provide flexibility to help you achieve a good work-life balance. You\'ll be part of a global, diverse team who foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where you are valued for who you are and where you come from.

We offer benefit options in and out of the workplace, including healthcare, retirement, annual leave, parental leave, an employee assistance program. We care about our employees\' welfare and focus our benefits package on the benefits which support your wellbeing. We also recognize that everyone has different priorities, so in addition to our core benefits to support your health we offer flexible options for you to choose benefits that are right for you, your family and your lifestyle.

We believe in non-stop learning and are committed to investing in learning opportunities that help you reach your full potential and support your continued development.

About Us

At The Association, a Great Place to Work-Certified company, we are transforming the accounting and finance profession. We are future-focused, empowering the world\'s most accomplished accountants to stay relevant, meet today\'s demands, and prepare for tomorrow\'s challenges through quality education, resources, and training.

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