Job specification: Audit LeadJob title/position: L&D Lead Facilitator: Audit Lead Number of positions: 1 Function and Business Unit: Infrastructure - L&D Description of the role and purpose of the job: Delivery and facilitation of training solutions based on the needs of the business, support business with training solutions as well as manage relevant key stakeholder relationships within the Audit business practice. Training solutions should enhance a high-performance culture, leadership and improve productivity and efficiency by increasing technical and soft skills knowledge through developing, designing and maintaining Audit training courses. Involvement in key strategic L&D projects aligned with the business need and the requirements of accreditation and regulatory bodies. Presenting and facilitating training courses mainly audit technical training to junior and senior colleagues as well as interpersonal, business development and leadership skills courses.Responsible for KPMG strategic projects around Audit Quality in relation to training such as but not limited to ISQM1, Root Cause Analysis, 2LoD Reviews, KPMG Clara and Technical Updates.Manage an audit clientProject manage 3 - 4 L&D courses involving design and development of material as well as collaboration with the L&D operations team for successful deployment across Southern Africa.Key L&D contact/relationship manager for Training officer, DPP, Audit People Partner, CIM/FS Training Partner and Manager, Audit planners and Audit HR BU Managers.Execute and align the L&D and People strategies within the Audit function and overall business strategy.Provide input and feedback to direct and indirect team members and other individuals supporting the L&D Audit function Performance manager for L&D colleague(s)Key responsibilities: • Design/Develop/Curate course content for Audit L&D courses • Project manage all group/firm/BU projects and courses within portfolio throughout the year as well as submit and manage budget for each course • Facilitate Audit technical, Advisory (limited), Business Development, Leadership and Soft Skills training • Alignment to ISQM1 requirements and processes within L&D • Reporting and needs analysis for function and courses • Learning Council engagement and management • Consultation and engagement with stakeholders as content and function lead • Performance manage L&D colleagues Skills and attributes required for the role Skills: • Technical competency (Accounting and Audit) • Facilitation and people engagement • Communication (verbal and written) • Relationship management • Creativity/innovation • Responsiveness • Technology savvy • Coaching and mentoring • Analytical • Networking • Relationship building • Computer • Data analysis Personal attributes:• Good work ethic • Dependable/reliable • Energetic/enthusiastic • Proactive/initiative • Adaptability • Resilience • Lifelong learner • Organised and methodical • Problem solving and decision making • Assertiveness • Broad business thinking • Emotional intelligenceMinimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience): Bcom (Financial Accounting) PGDA/CTA CA(SA) Learning experience Minimum 3 years Audit Manager experience (post articles) Proficient with Microsoft Suite and Clara Facilitator experience (VC and ILT accredited is an advantage) Client and Consulting experience Technology savvy Project managementKey responsibilities Description Percentage of time KPMG Audit projects in line with the L&D strategy • Audit BU/Function L&D projects • L&D BU projects • PPC projects 20% Stakeholder engagement and management • Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders in the Audit and People practices namely, Head of Audit, Audit People Partner, Training Partners/Managers per BU/LC members, Planners, BU HR Managers. • Collaboration with L&D, Audit and DPP colleagues on content, course design and facilitation 30% Presenting/facilitating • Facilitate Audit technical, Advisory (limited), Business Development, Leadership and Soft Skills training30% Project Management • Project management of courses/projects • Budget vs Actual monitoring and reporting20% Total 100%
