ESG Advisory (Manager)

amIT Global Solutions Sdn Bhd; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 1,073,729,000 - 1,610,594,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG is seeking a seasoned ESG advisory professional to join the ESG team, driving climate risk, biodiversity, and sustainability reporting initiatives across client engagements.

You will work with global centers of excellence to deliver end-to-end ESG services, including risk analysis, scenario planning, and stakeholder communications, while helping clients adapt to evolving standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in ESG reporting, ESG risk analysis, sustainability consulting, financial accounting, or related fields, preferably with a specialization in climate change and/or biodiversity.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field (Accountancy, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Finance, or Economics).
• Professional certifications related to accounting, sustainability and ESG (e.g., ISCA/ICAEW/ACCA/CPA, CFA, CSR-P) and familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks (ISSB, TCFD, TNFD, GRI, CDP, SASB) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Position KPMG as a leading firm for ESG reporting and risk analysis services in collaboration with Global/Regional ESG Centres of Excellence and cross-functional teams.
• Support business development activities including proposals and thought leadership.
• Manage oversight and delivery of ESG reporting services including risk assessments, data analysis, and reporting communications.
• Coordinate and lead TCFD reporting and climate-related disclosures with relevant departments.
• Stay abreast of TNFD recommendations and biodiversity risk discussions; develop strategies to address biodiversity risks.
• Conduct scenario analysis and quantitative risk assessments for climate and biodiversity factors.
• Draft and conduct training sessions on ESG reporting, climate risk, and biodiversity risk.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal stakeholders; ensure high-quality service and risk management.

Skills

ESG knowledge

Climate risk

Biodiversity

MS Office

Presentation skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in a relevant field

Tools

MS PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

The KPMG ESG team has the mission of driving large‑scale economic transformation with the green transition. Built on strong connectivity within local and regional markets, as well as with KPMG's Global and Regional ESG Centres of Excellence, the KPMG ESG team houses highly technical ESG competencies and brings together best practices, all of which are directed to the co‑creation of shared value with our business partners and clients.

We work on ESG reporting, strategy, and other ESG‑related advisory projects such as sustainability reporting, climate and biodiversity risk analysis, as well as decarbonization and carbon value chain assessments. We study trends to understand future directions of ESG in different industries and advise our clients as to the adequacy and effectiveness of their measures and strategy considerations.

What you will do:

• Position KPMG as a leading firm for ESG reporting and risk analysis services, in collaboration with other Global and Regional ESG Centres of Excellence as well as cross‑functional teams to ensure we have integrated and end‑to‑end offerings.
• Support business development activities including the development of proposals as well as thought leadership pieces, and other industry‑driven engagements.
• Managing the oversight and delivery of service offerings in areas such as
• ESG reporting, including collaborating with clients to conduct thorough ESG risk assessments, including analyzing their operations, supply chains, and stakeholder engagements to identify potential risks and opportunities; analyzing and interpret ESG‑related data, financial reports, and other relevant information to develop comprehensive risk profiles and performance metrics; reviewing and fine‑tuning well‑structured and insightful reports, dashboards, and presentations that clearly communicate ESG risk analysis findings to clients and internal stakeholders.
• TCFD‑specific reporting and implementation, including coordinating and leading the process of TCFD reporting, ensuring accurate and timely disclosure of climate‑related risks and opportunities in line with the TCFD recommendations; collaborating with various departments to gather relevant data on climate risks, emissions, and carbon footprint, and analyzing the information to identify potential risks and opportunities; advising senior management on integrating climate‑related considerations into client's business strategies, investments, and operations.
• TNFD‑specific integration, including staying abreast of the development and finalization of the TNFD recommendations and guidelines in order to assess the potential impacts of clients business activities on biodiversity and nature‑related risks, as well as developing strategies and action plans to address biodiversity risks and enhance clients positive impact on nature.
• Scenario analysis and quantitative risk assessment in order to identify and quantify potential risks arising from physical and transition factors and utilizing scenario analysis to model various climate change and biodiversity‑related scenarios and assess their potential impact on clients operations, supply chain, and financial performance.
• Capacity building, including drafting and conducting training sessions and workshops, for both internal and external parties, to assist them in understanding ESG reporting, climate risk, and/or biodiversity risk.
• Staying abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging opportunities within the ESG reporting space, as well as conducting in‑depth research and analysis to support all client recommendations.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including senior management within our clients as well as partners and global contacts within our own organization
• Support the team in delivery of client engagements, ensuring high quality service and building relationships with a client‑for‑life approach.
• Ensure robust risk management procedures are carried out in accordance with the firm's guidelines and requirements.

Desired skills & experience:

• Is strongly passionate about ESG issues and committed to making a difference in the corporate landscape.
• Demonstrates a deep understanding of the ESG reporting landscape and in particular climate risk and biodiversity risk as driven by the TCFD and TNFD recommendations, as well as key elements when building out an ESG strategy for decarbonization.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in ESG reporting, ESG risk analysis, sustainability consulting, financial accounting, or related fields, preferably with a specialization in climate change and/or biodiversity.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field, preferably in Accountancy, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Finance, or Economics.
• Professional certifications related to accounting, sustainability and ESG (e.g., ISCA/ICAEW/ACCA/CPA, CFA, CSR-P) and strong grasp over key ESG reporting frameworks, e.g., ISSB, TCFD, TNFD, GRI, CDP, SASB are advantageous.
• Good knowledge in sustainability guidelines such as POJK, GRI, IFRS Sustainability Disclosures, TCFD, UN Global Compact, or ISO26000/14001, would be an advantage.
• Has excellent knowledge of MS office, especially MS PowerPoint and Excel, and is adept at developing presentation materials to a high quality with a short turnaround.
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication (written and spoken) skills, enjoys working with people and is able to build relationships with and manage a range of different stakeholders, both external and internal.
• Is of a curious temperament, independent in learning, and a self‑starter with good analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Has effective project management skills and is able to multi‑task to deliver on varying priorities within a highly pressured and often shifting environment.