Manager - Environmental, Social & Governance Reporting and Assurance at Deloitte

About the Job

Job Description

• To support the Partner in delivery and management of external sustainability assurance and reporting engagements to / at client premises in accordance with the firm’s methodologies and practices through building client relationships and effective team management.
• To support the business area leadership in the execution of the sustainability assurance and reporting strategy through identification of leads, preparation and presentation of proposals and other related business development matters.

Key responsibilities

• Client liaison and relationship management
• Leads and executes engagement/ project delivery from planning through to completion
• Compiles and takes part in client presentations
• Prepares ESG reporting and assurance proposals
• Business development – identifies leads/opportunities and assists in execution of conversion
• Team and Project Management
• Report writing
• Identification and preparation of thought leadership pieces
• Planning of team members
• Coaching team members
• Project finance – management of WIP, invoicing and cash collections

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 integrate into broader business, operations and decision making
• Experience with ESG reporting frameworks
• Experience in conducting ESG assurance engagements
• Technical knowledge in specific areas of ESG and sustainability

Behavioural Competencies

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Client delivery focus
• Adaptable
• Focus on quality
• 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 environment: 
• Strong report writing skills
• Willingness and ability to travel

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Commerce (accounting/ finance/economics), Chemical engineering, Social sciences, Geography, Geology (or similar)

Desired Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification 
• Courses/ Electives covering technical knowledge and elements of sustainability and related reporting frameworks.

Minimum Experience

• 5 years+ minimum work experience sustainability reporting, assurance or technical subject matter
• 2+ years project management experience