Role Overview
The Audit Capability & Learning Manager is responsible for building the firm's audit capability by designing, implementing, and continuously improving a comprehensive learning and capability development strategy. Working closely with Audit Leadership, Audit Quality, and Methodology teams, this role translates audit quality priorities, inspection findings, and capability gaps into practical, scalable, and measurable learning solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain an audit learning strategy and competency framework aligned with the firm's audit methodology, quality priorities, and business objectives.
- Design structured learning pathways and role-based development programs for all audit career levels; conduct organization-wide training needs analyses.
- Translate audit methodology, technical standards, and inspection findings into engaging, learner-centered instructional programs incorporating classroom, virtual, coaching, and simulation-based learning.
- Partner with Audit Leadership, Quality, and Methodology teams to identify capability priorities and drive targeted learning interventions.
- Oversee end-to-end execution of audit learning programs; manage LMS administration, CPD compliance, scheduling, and learning documentation.
- Analyze learning data, assessment results, and engagement quality indicators to evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
- Prepare management reports and dashboards on learning effectiveness, capability trends, and program outcomes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accountancy; CPA strongly preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive external audit experience, preferably in a Big 4 or large professional services firm is required.
- Experience in learning and development, instructional design, facilitation, or technical training is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of ISA, PFRS/IFRS, audit methodology, and audit quality frameworks.
- Experience with LMS platforms, e-learning authoring tools, and digital learning technologies.