A large, listed investee client of our is seeking the skills of an ESG Auditor Specialist to join a team at the forefront of ESG reporting assurance. As the importance of this field grows, you will be part of expanding the business capabilities. The incumbent will be a dedicated professional contributing to ESG specific verification audits and collaborate closely with the Regional and Internal Audit Managers, making a meaningful impact in the evolving landscape of assurance services. If this sounds like you, send me your CV! This role can be based in either Johannesburg or Cape Town.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the initialisation of building a capability to conduct internal assurance of ESG data
- Help the ESG Manager define an approach, process and roadmap
- Prepare the business for external assurance of a subset of the ESG indicators assured
- Liaison with external auditors to share working papers
- Be able to share knowledge and upskill others to conduct ESG assurance
- Conduct ESG audits in accordance with a risk-based approach in line with IIA standards
- Identify and understand the relevant ESG reporting frameworks
- Prioritise the area indicators determined by the organization as most material
- Determine the risks relating to ESG reporting requirements and metrics
- Establish effective monitoring of ESG processes and systems
- Leveraging automation and technology
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of the ESG non-financial data and underlying processes
- Mitigate legal risks and reputational damage
- Conduct internal audit assignments following a risk-based approach as per IIA standards
- Design and execute audit plans and programs
- Plan, co-ordinate and conduct independent audits
- Provide timely reports to management of all audit findings and recommendations
- Comply with quality assurance systems as per the IIA standards
- Deliver a best practice assurance service in line with IIA standards
- Support the delivery of the approved audit plans
- Increase management focus on the effective application of controls
Location: | South Africa |
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Job type: | Permanent |
Emp type: | Full-time |
Salary type: | Annual |
Salary: | Negotiable |
Job published: | 30/11/2023 |
Job ID: | 54335 |