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:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
Qualifications:
- 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.