ESG Audit Specialist / Senior Internal Auditor at CA Financial Appointments

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

Requirements:

• CA (SA) with 5-7 years appropriate internal audit experience (post articles) OR 
• CIA with  8-10 years appropriate internal audit experience
• Extensive ESG Audit knowledge and at least 3 years of ESG audit experience.
• Exposure to ESG taxonomy and latest developments within this field