Senior Manager/Director - Learning & Professional Development

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

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Learning and Professional Development specialist. You will design and implement strategies to enhance employees' technical skills and facilitate training sessions on various subjects. The ideal candidate has a degree in Accounting, at least 8 years of relevant experience, and proven abilities in organizing training programs. Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is also essential.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in a related field.
• Experience in financial statements review or ISQM audits is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering technical training programmes.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement learning strategies to develop employees’ technical skills.
• Prepare training materials and facilitate training sessions.
• Facilitate trainings for BDO ASEAN colleagues.
• Execute standard and ad-hoc reports for management’s review.

Skills

Organisational skills

Project management skills

Presentation skills

Facilitation skills

Proficiency in English

Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Degree in Accounting or related field

Professional qualification in Accounting

Tools

MS Office

Zoom

Job description

Founded in 1964, BDO in Malaysia is one of the five largest professional services firms 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 in order to build a successful business and culture, people are the centerpiece of our business. 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 built on trust.

Development – We are committed to nurturing 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 responsible for empowering employees’ growth and developing their knowledge, skills and capabilities to drive better business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement learning strategies to develop employees’ technical skills and knowledge.
• Prepare training materials and facilitate training sessions on accounting, auditing, ethics and ISQM subject matters.
• Facilitate trainings for BDO ASEAN colleagues.
• Execute standard and ad‑hoc reports for management’s review.

Education and Professional Skills / Experience & Education

• A recognised degree in Accounting and/or a related professional qualification.
• At least eight (8) years of experience in a related field.
• Experience in performing financial statements review, hot review of audit files, or ISQM audits is highly desirable.

Other Skills

• Proven experience in designing and delivering technical training programmes.
• Outstanding organisational and project management skills.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and Zoom.

Kindly submit your application together with your resume, along with copies of your latest academic and professional transcripts.