Leads the engagement team on smaller engagements and supports engagement team in delivery of ESG reporting and assurance services on larger engagements to/ at client premises through:
- Performs planning procedures for smaller engagements and assists supervisor and manager in these tasks for larger engagements
- Attending in site visits to gather evidence
- Leading client meetings in terms of planning and close out at a site level
- Engaging with the client to obtain an understanding of the process and activities on allocated subject matters
- Performing testing procedures (inspection, observation, reperformance, recalculation) on the allocated subject matter reported, including data analytics
- Identifies issues and provides possible solutions
- Reporting of issues identified in written format together with recommendations
- Performs completion procedures for smaller engagements and assists supervisor and manager in these tasks for larger engagements
- Contributes to decisions by engagement team in terms of approach by providing fact-based and pertinent recommendations from research / analysis / client interaction
- Provides on the job training to junior team member in relation to the engagement
- Communicates regularly with supervisor and or manager on status of allocated deliverables
- Responds with urgency and accountability to client and team requests
- Assists in preparation of client presentations / discussion documentation as directed
- Identifies possible opportunities for follow-on work and advise manager/partner
Minimum Qualifications
- Degree in commerce (accounting/ finance/economics), chemical engineering, social sciences, sciences, geography, geology (or similar)
- Courses/ Electives covering technical knowledge and elements of sustainability and related reporting frameworks.
Minimum Experience
- 2 years work experience in sustainability reporting, assurance or technical subject matter
Technical Competencies
- Project management skills
- Proficient in MS Office suite – specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Able to understand and articulate ESG and sustainability and how it integrates into broader business, operations and decision making
- Strong attention to details and accuracy
- Proficient verbal and written skills
- Technical knowledge in specific areas of ESG and sustainability - desired
- Familiarity and experience with ESG reporting frameworks
- Experience in conducting ESG assurance engagement - desired
Behavioural Competencies
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Demonstrates initiative and desire to develop self
- Client delivery focus
- Adaptable
- Focus on quality
- Problem solving ability
- Analytical thinking
- Able to work independently and efficiently within a team environment.
- Must be able to multi-task, adapt well to changing priorities, and effectively prioritise workflow to meet critical deadlines
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding, and changing environment: must work well under pressure·
- Strong report writing skills
- Willingness and ability to travel
*Please note that this job advertisement provides a summary of the capabilities required and all candidates shortlisted will receive a full list of capabilities.
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