Senior - ESG Audit

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Associate - ESG Assurance

Overview

KPMG is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Associate for our ESG Assurance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in planning, executing, and completing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) assurance engagements. This role involves working closely with clients to verify and ensure the accuracy of their ESG-related data, including greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, sustainability metrics, and compliance with relevant standards and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• ESG Assurance Engagements:
• Plan, execute, and complete ESG assurance engagements in accordance with ISAE 3000 and ISAE 3410 standards.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their ESG reporting processes and systems.
• Data Assessment and Verification:
• Assess and verify client data related to GHG emissions, sustainability metrics, and other ESG-related information.
• Ensure data accuracy and reliability through detailed analysis and verification processes.
• GHG Protocol Application:
• Apply the GHG Protocols, including Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standards, to evaluate clients emissions data.
• Provide guidance to clients on improving their GHG accounting practices.
• Sustainability Reporting Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards for sustainability reporting.
• Assist clients in enhancing their sustainability reporting frameworks to meet GRI requirements.
• Green Finance Framework Evaluation:
• Evaluate green finance frameworks and provide assurance on compliance with the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) guidelines.
• Advise clients on best practices for green finance and sustainable investment reporting.
• Financed Emissions Assessment:
• Assess financed emissions in line with the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) guidelines.
• Work with financial institutions to accurately measure and report their financed emissions.
• IFRS and ISSB Expertise:
• Utilize IFRS and ISSB related experience to deliver high-quality engagements.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on the latest developments in IFRS and ISSB standards.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CA, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in ESG assurance, sustainability reporting, or related field.
• In-depth knowledge of ISAE 3000, ISAE 3410, GHG Protocols, GRI standards, ICMA guidelines, and PCAF guidelines.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for data analysis and reporting.