Learning And Development Manager

Bdo South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Academy is seeking a Learning and Development Manager to design, develop, and deliver professional accounting and corporate training programmes.

The role spans ACCA courses and customised corporate training, with responsibilities across curriculum development, high-quality materials, and delivery to diverse audiences including audit professionals and senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Design and develop professional accounting programmes aligned to syllabi (e.g., ACCA).
• Create high-quality training materials, slides, case studies and exercises.
• Ensure content aligns with accounting standards and best practice.
• Deliver engaging sessions in face-to-face and virtual formats.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop ACCA and other accounting training courses.
• Create training materials, case studies and mock exams.
• Deliver both in-person and virtual training sessions.
• Guide students and corporate participants to improve learning outcomes.
• Plan and coordinate professional courses and workshops.
• Monitor performance and incorporate feedback for program improvement.

Skills

Curriculum development

Training delivery

Presentation skills

ACCA knowledge

Accounting standards

Client engagement

Tools

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

BDO Academy is seeking a highly motivated and technically strong professional to join our team as a Learning and Development Manager responsible for the design, development, and delivery of professional accounting and corporate training programmes.

The successful candidate will play a central role in expanding BDO Academy’s learning offering by designing and delivering high-quality courses across professional accounting qualifications (including ACCA) as well as customised corporate training programmes for clients.

This role requires a combination of technical accounting expertise, strong presentation skills, curriculum development capability, and a passion for education and professional development.

The position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse audience including audit professionals, finance teams, and senior leaders across multiple industries.

Key Responsibilities

Course Design and Development

• Design and develop professional education programmes, including ACCA courses and other accounting, finance, and assurance related subjects
• Develop high-quality training materials including slides, case studies, mock exams, technical notes, and practical exercises
• Ensure training content aligns with relevant professional syllabi, accounting standards, and best practice

Training Delivery

• Deliver technical training sessions for professional qualification programmes (e.g., ACCA)
• Facilitate corporate training workshops for clients across the accounting, finance, audit, and risk environment
• Deliver both face-to-face and virtual training sessions
• Provide guidance and support to students and corporate participants to enhance learning outcomes
• Assist in the planning and coordination of professional courses and corporate training programmes
• Monitor student performance and provide feedback where appropriate
• Support the continuous improvement of BDO Academy training programmes based on participant feedback and learning outcomes

Client Engagement

• Assist with the development of customised corporate training programmes for clients
• Participate in meetings with clients to understand training requirements and design appropriate learning solutions
• Contribute to proposals and presentations for new training engagements

Thought Leadership

• Contribute to the development of new training products and learning initiatives
• Stay current with developments in accounting standards, auditing standards, corporate governance, and professional education
• Support the growth and visibility of BDO Academy within the professional training market

Learning and Development Manager • JHB Illovo, ZA