Senior Associate/Assistant Manager – Sustainability Assurance

BDO Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Malaysia is seeking a Senior Associate/Assistant Manager for Sustainability Assurance to lead and support ESG engagements for listed Malaysian companies. The role involves managing fieldwork, supervising juniors, and delivering high-quality assurance outputs.

You will oversee planning, reviews of ESG disclosures, GHG verification, and KPI assessment, while engaging with clients and ensuring alignment with reporting standards and frameworks.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in Accounting, Finance, Sustainability/Environmental Science, Economics or equivalent with at least a second-class upper grade
• Minimum 1 year of experience in assurance, sustainability reporting, ESG advisory or related fields; Familiarity with ESG reporting standards and Bursa Malaysia’s Sustainability Reporting Guide
• Certifications related to sustainability frameworks (e.g., GRI, ISO 14064) are preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead planning discussions to define scope, audit approach, timeline and budget and identify key risks of material misstatements
• Evaluate the design & operating effectiveness of ESG governance
• Lead portions of sustainability assurance work, including reviewing Sustainability Statements for accuracy and consistency with reporting frameworks
• Review and assess the accuracy, completeness and consistency of ESG disclosures and documentation prepared by clients
• Support and oversee GHG emissions verification in line with ISO 14064 and the GHG Protocol
• Review ESG KPIs related to environmental performance, safety, workforce and supply chain
• Engage directly with clients to gather information, clarify issues, discuss findings and communicate observations clearly
• Oversee preparation and review of workpapers and ensure proper documentation of testing procedures
• Supervise and coach junior, review their work and support their development

Job description

Senior Associate/Assistant Manager – Sustainability Assurance

Level: Experienced

BDO in Malaysia is part of the leading global professional services network, BDO International, providing audit, tax, advisory, business and outsourcing services to clients across diverse industries. With over 60 years of experience, we are supported by more than 1,200 professionals — including over 200 Partners and Directors — across offices in Malaysia, Brunei, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam.

At BDO, we shape what matters:

We grow together, to reach higher.

We collaborate, show up for one another, and build meaningful relationships — growing our careers in a workplace where we can thrive and belong.

We shape solutions, to go further.

We take ownership of our careers, stay curious, and are brave to share new ideas and shape how things are done.

We build trust, to lead purposefully.

Trust and integrity are the foundation of everything we do. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, leading with purpose while delivering quality outcomes.

Whether you’re starting or advancing your career, you won’t do it alone. From building meaningful careers for our people to shaping solutions for our clients, at BDO, we do it together. Come and shape what matters with us.

Overview

As a Senior Associate / Assistant Manager in the Sustainability Assurance team, you will support and lead key areas of sustainability assurance engagements for Malaysian listed companies, by managing fieldwork, supervising junior team members and ensuring high-quality delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning discussions to define scope, audit approach, time line and budget and identify key risks of material misstatements
• Evaluate the design & operating effectiveness of ESG governance
• Lead portions of sustainability assurance work, including reviewing Sustainability Statements for accuracy and consistency with National Sustainability Reporting Framework, Securities Commission’s requirements and relevant reporting frameworks
• Review and assess the accuracy, completeness and consistency of ESG disclosures and documentation prepared by clients
• Support and oversee GHG emissions verification, including reviewing methodologies, emission factors and supporting data in line with ISO 14064 and the GHG Protocol
• Review ESG KPIs related to environmental performance, safety, workforce and supply chain, and evaluate data integrity and internal processes
• Engage directly with clients to gather information, clarify issues, discuss findings and communicate key observations clearly and professionally
• Oversee the preparation and review of workpapers, ensure proper documentation of testing procedures and maintain high-quality assurance outputs
• Supervise and coach junior, review their work, provide feedback and support their technical development

Education and professional skills / knowledge Experience & Education:

• A recognised degree in Accounting, Finance, Sustainability/Environmental Science, Economics or equivalent with at least a second-class upper grade
• Minimum 1 year of experience in assurance, sustainability reporting, ESG advisory or related fieldsFamiliarity with ESG reporting standards and Bursa Malaysia’s Sustainability Reporting Guide
• Certifications related to sustainability frameworks, such as GRI Certified Sustainability Professional or ISO 14064 (GHG verification/assurance) are preferred

Other skills

• Actively pursuing or interested in pursuing professional certification, including MIA membership
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail