Finance Accounting Trainer
Job Summary
WLP Academy is seeking an experienced Accounting/Finance Trainer to deliver high-quality training and assessments for adult learners. The role focuses on facilitating core accounting concepts, financial statement analysis, and data visualization in a practical, engaging learning environment. The trainer is responsible for ensuring assessment integrity while providing constructive feedback and support to diverse groups of learners.
Responsibilities
- Deliver curriculum-based accounting and finance training.
- Facilitate and evaluate student assessments.
- Maintain assessment integrity and documentation standards.
- Provide constructive feedback and learner support.
Required Skills
- ACLP or ACTA certification
- Degree in Accounting or Finance
- 3-5 years accounting experience
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills
Job Details
Training Delivery:
• Participate in curriculum improvements and deliver course content in alignment with curriculum and learning standards.
• Facilitate manual and digital assessments to evaluate and track learner performance and progress.
• Delivery of Core Accounting Concepts: Double Entry, Accounting Standards & Accounting Cycle.
• Financial Statement Analysis: Guide learners on how to read and interpret the Profit & Loss (Statement of Comprehensive Income) and Balance Sheet (Statement of Financial Position).
• Interpretation of financials: Teach calculation of key financial ratios (Current Ratio, ROI, Gross Margin) to assess business health.
• Data Analytics & Visualization: Guide learners on extracting raw financial data and transforming it into actionable insights.
• Ensure learners meet the specified course learning objectives through engaging and effective teaching methods.
• Conduct engaging, practical training sessions (in-person, virtual, or hybrid).
• Adapt delivery style to suit different audience types (e.g., professionals, entrepreneurs, junior staff).
• Encourage participant interaction, learning, and real-world application.
• Provide practical exercises and simulations in financial statements analysis.
Assessment Integrity:
• Uphold the highest standards of assessment integrity, ensuring that assessments follow WSQ guidelines and internal policies.
• Ensure that all assessment questions are marked, and learners' answers are accurately evaluated.
• Verify that all questions are answered and attempted by learners.
• Conduct and properly document oral recovery sessions, ensuring transparency and consistency.
• Prevent instances of “flashing” answers and address any behaviors that compromise assessment integrity.
• Ensure incorrect answers are not marked as "pass"; only correct answers aligned with the assessment criteria should be considered.
Administrative Responsibilities:
• Complete and submit Assessment Summary Records (ASRs) and other required documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, assessments, and learner-related data.
• Ensure that all training materials remain up-to-date and relevant in accordance with industry standards.
Learner Support and Engagement:
• Provide constructive feedback on assessments and offer guidance for learners to improve.
• Address learner concerns professionally, promoting a supportive and positive learning environment.
• Foster inclusivity and respect in the classroom, ensuring equal learning opportunities for all students.
Requirements:
• ACLP (Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance) or ACTA (Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment) certification is required.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CA, ACCA, CPA) is a plus.
• At least 3–5 years of practical accounting experience.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Prior training or teaching experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to simplify complex financial concepts for diverse learners.