Senior ESG Assurance Lead

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

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.