Senior Manager, ESG Assurance

KPMG SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Singapore is seeking a Senior Manager in ESG Assurance to lead assurance engagements and evaluate ESG reporting processes. The role requires a degree in Accounting or related field, along with professional qualifications. Candidates should have 8-10 years of experience in audit, with specific expertise in ESG. This position emphasizes collaboration with clients and teams to enhance assurance quality and adherence to sustainability standards.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in audit or assurance.
• At least 3 years in ESG-related engagements.
• Experience managing complex assurance engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead ESG assurance engagements across sectors.
• Assess ESG data quality and governance.
• Deliver high-quality assurance reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Understanding of ESG frameworks

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Sustainability, or related field

Professional qualification (e.g., CPA, CA, ACCA) required

Job description

As a Senior Manager in ESG Assurance, you will lead independent assurance engagements over clients’ ESG disclosures, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and alignment with global sustainability standards. Sitting within the Audit Business Unit, this role focuses on providing assurance over ESG data and controls, distinct from ESG strategy and reporting advisory handled by the Advisory team.

You will work closely with audit teams, sustainability specialists, and client stakeholders to assess ESG reporting processes, evaluate internal controls, and deliver assurance opinions that build trust with investors and regulators.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead ESG assurance engagements across sectors, including planning, execution, and reporting.
• Assess ESG data quality, governance, and control environments to support assurance readiness.
• Provide assurance over disclosures aligned with frameworks such as ISSB, GRI, SASB, TCFD, and CSRD.
• Collaborate with financial audit teams to integrate ESG into the broader audit scope.
• Review and evaluate ESG metrics such as carbon emissions, diversity data, and sustainability targets.
• Deliver high-quality assurance reports and communicate findings to senior client stakeholders.
• Stay current with regulatory developments in ESG reporting and assurance standards (e.g., ISAE 3000).
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to ESG assurance methodology development.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Sustainability, or related field.
• Professional qualification (e.g., CPA, CA, ACCA) required.
• 8–10 years of experience in audit or assurance, with at least 3 years in ESG-related engagements.
• Strong understanding of ESG reporting frameworks and assurance standards.
• Experience in managing complex assurance engagements and leading teams.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.