26/27 Audit-ESG-Hong Kong

KPMG China; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 134,000 - 201,000; Part time

Job summary

KPMG China is seeking final-year university students for an ESG Audit internship. You will analyze ESG trends and regulations, help develop strategies and frameworks for clients, and assist with reports, presentations, and client meetings.

The role focuses on sustainability practices, climate risk, and GHG accounting for banking clients, within a collaborative team in Hong Kong. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and communication skills, teamwork, and a passion for ESG issues.

Qualifications

• Final year university students with a bachelor’s degree or above from any discipline, ideally Environmental Studies, Business, Finance, or related field.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong teamwork ability together with ability to work independently.
• Passion for sustainability and ESG issues; familiarity with green/sustainable finance is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with data analysis tools is a plus.
• Permanent resident or right of abode in the location you are applying for.

Responsibilities

• Engage in the analysis of ESG trends, regulations, and best practices.
• Help develop ESG strategies and frameworks for clients (focus on financial institutions’ net-zero transition plans).
• Organize preparation of reports, presentations, and proposals for clients.
• Support client meetings, take notes and summarize key points.
• Assist managers on ongoing client engagements and initiatives (e.g., rounds on banking sectors, climate risk assessment, GHG accounting).

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence

Attention to detail

Data analysis tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above (final year)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

KPMG is a global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services to many of the world's foremost companies. We operate in 138 countries and territories and have more than 276,000 people working in member firms around the world. KPMG China has offices located in more than 31 cities across China, with over 14,000 partners and staff.

KPMG China provides multidisciplinary services from audit and tax to advisory, with a strong focus on serving our clients' needs and their industries. Not only do we have an overriding commitment to provide the highest quality services for our clients, but we also strive to become a responsible corporate citizen that has a positive impact on our environment and community. At KPMG, you'll translate insights into action and reveal opportunities for all-our teams, our clients and our world.

About ESG Audit

KPMG's ESG Reporting and Assurance practice helps organisations improve their corporate sustainability management as well as support organisations in developing their strategies to specific sustainability challenges. Our goal is to help our clients understand and respond to sustainability trends that are driving changes in markets, regulations, and technologies. Our work ranges from supporting the development of strategy, management, and reporting to helping clients resolve implementation challenges to approach to climate change, supply chain management, and other emerging areas.

We will provide exam support to help you obtain the recognized relevant qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage in the analysis of ESG trends, regulations, and best practices
• Support the team in developing ESG strategies and frameworks for clients (focus on financial institutions on their net-zero transition plan development)
• Organize the preparation of reports, presentations, and proposals to clients
• Support client meetings and discussions, taking notes and summarizing key points
• Assist with managers on ongoing client engagements and initiatives (e.g. Round Table for banking sectors, net-zero transition strategy and plan for banking clients, climate risk assessment and strategy development, GHG accounting for portfolio emission etc.)

Requirements

• Final year university students with a bachelor's degree or above from all disciplines, ideally Environmental Studies, Business, Finance, or a related field
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong teamwork ability together with ability to work independently
• A passion for sustainability and interest in ESG issues (familiar with green and sustainable finance is preferred, but not a must)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with data analysis tools is a plus
• A permanent resident or holder of the right of abode in the location you are applying for

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