Africa Talent by Deloitte - NL- ESG controls - Senior Consultant

About Africa Talent

Africa Talent by Deloitte (Africa Talent) is a standalone division of Deloitte, owned by Deloitte Africa and Deloitte Netherlands, based in South Africa. Our goal is to meet the growing demand for Talent in Africa and Europe; by recruiting and developing Talent throughout Sub Saharan Africa in order to service the diverse needs to enable projects at our clients. Talent employed will have the full experience of Deloitte, while getting both local and international exposure to a diverse set of clients, working remotely from Africa.  It will take advantage of the demographic reality of Africa as a future source of talent for both Africa and Europe and at its core is the goal to create employment in Africa and invest in African talent.

The ethos of our organisation is characterised by vision, purpose beyond profit and an appetite to innovate and deliver creative, high impact solutions to urgent client challenges.

Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration, and high performance. As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte – Africa Talent - is where you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.

This space is a true encapsulation of hybrid work, whereby individuals and teams gain access and exposure to learn from and engage with their global colleagues, while working virtually from their local Deloitte office or from home.

What’s in it for you?

• An ever dynamic and growing internal scaleup with a purpose
• The stability and trustworthiness of a purpose driven global brand, ready to build your own future and add to Africa’s prosperity
• Being the driver of Africa Talent’s day-to-day operations
• A competitive package of benefits
• A hybrid work environment with possibility to work at home some days.

The ESG Reporting & Control Specialist will play a pivotal role in supporting clients to improve their control environment for sustainability reporting and developing and implementing robust controls for ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting. This individual will work closely with clients to ensure that their ESG reporting processes are reliable, accurate, and compliant with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Support:

• Collaborate with clients to assess and enhance their control environments for sustainability reporting.
• Provide expert advice on best practices in ESG reporting controls and frameworks.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions for clients to build their capacity in ESG reporting.

Control Development & Implementation:

• Develop and implement controls for ESG reporting that align with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Design and document control processes, procedures, and guidelines for ESG reporting.

Risk Assessment:

• Identify and assess risks related to ESG reporting, including data reliability, accuracy, and completeness.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and recommend control improvements to clients

Audit & Compliance:

• Assist clients in preparing for external ESG assurance.

Reporting & Analysis:

• Analyze ESG data to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for clients and stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated on the latest developments in ESG reporting standards and regulations.
• Continuously improve and update control frameworks and practices to reflect evolving industry standards.

Bachelor of Commerce degree in accounting or Eligible to register as a CA

Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience within Audit (financial and/or non- financial) or similar role
• Proven experience in developing and implementing controls in accordance with COSO.
• Experience in working with clients to improve their internal controls and reporting processes.

Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely to clients and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using data analysis and reporting tools.

Personal Attributes:

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.
• Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

We are always interested in talking with professionals about their next career experience. If you have a passion for learning from talented people and benefit from the support of a global organisation and network, apply online now.

If you believe that you meet most of the criteria above, we encourage you to apply. Deloitte is an equal opportunities employer and will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process.

At Africa Talent by Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonably accommodating persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.

At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.

* Please note that this job advertisement provides a summary of the capabilities required and all candidates shortlisted will receive a full list of capabilities.

Hybrid & Vaccination policy

“Deloitte Africa has successfully launched the Hybrid Working model. Aligned with this model is our commitment to maintain an environment for personnel, clients and visitors that is safe and, as far as reasonably practicable, free from health risks.

Medical evidence provides overwhelming and empirical evidence that vaccination is currently the most effective means of preventing the spread of COVID-19 and reducing the likelihood of serious illness, death, transmissions and infections. More information about our mandatory vaccination policy will be discussed during the recruitment process for this position.

At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.

Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive.  Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements.

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