Finance / Accounting Trainer (Freelance/Part Time)

Position Overview

WLP Academy is looking for a skilled and experienced Accounting/Finance Trainer to join our team. The Trainer will play a key role in providing top-notch training, ensuring adult learners achieve effective learning outcomes and assessments. This role demands a strong commitment to upholding assessment integrity while contributing to a positive and engaging learning environment. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching and dedicated to promoting a culture of excellence.

Training Delivery

• Participate in curriculum improvements and deliver course content in alignment with WLP’s 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. Incomplete responses should not be marked as “pass.”

• 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.