Assistant Manager, ESG Assurance, Audit & Assurance & Assurance

Deloitte

Jun 13

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Job
Full-time
Mid Level
Banking & Finance
Accounting & Tax
Manchester, +2

Requirements

To qualify for this opportunity, you must have the following experience:
Experience of providing robust, accurate and comparable audit and/or assurance, including a detailed understanding of recognised assurance standards such as ISAE 3000.
An understanding of the role of assurance, the different types of services that can be provided (e.g., limited vs reasonable assurance) and specific challenges in the ESG assurance market (e.g. ‘greenwashing’).
Detailed understanding of non-financial reporting processes, internal controls, and data.
Strong, applied experience of ESG reporting and disclosure requirements across a number of sectors.
A detailed understanding of key ESG frameworks. That will include, but will not be limited to; TCFD, the Global Reporting Initiatives (“GRI”) and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (“SASB”) and the emerging regulatory requirements and investor expectations in relation to these frameworks.
Subject matters expertise in relation to certain ESG metrics or information (e.g., climate, waste management, diversity, financial inclusion).
A commitment to quality and demonstrable experience of applying professional scepticism.
Analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the willingness to be hands-on and pay attention to detail

Responsibilities

Providing assurance services to clients relating to ESG frameworks (such as the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures) and ESG reporting (such as the disclosure of ESG metrics in companies’ Annual Report or referenced from their Annual Report).
Assisting clients with increasing their understanding of ESG frameworks and reporting requirements relevant to their business decisions, including which. disclosures to focus on, managing related data, establishing controls, performing analysis, risk management and modelling.
Leading and managing engagements with clients, including managing stakeholders, quality and risk, deliverables and a team.
Providing oversight and input as a subject matter expert on ESG frameworks and reporting.
Keeping up to date with market developments, best practices and developing offerings which can support growth of the business.
Building long-term relationships with clients to be regarded as a trusted assurance provider, with quality assurance being at the core of our proposition.
Working in a diverse team and promoting an inclusive culture where colleagues are recognised for their contribution.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Assistant Manager, ESG Assurance role at Audit & Assurance?

The main focus of this role is to help grow the ESG reporting and frameworks assurance business, serving in the public interest and delivering quality assurance over ESG information to improve the overall quality of UK financial and corporate reporting.

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