Future Opportunities : Africa Talent By Deloitte - Nl Sustainability Assurance

Deloitte Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Senior Consultant to join their Sustainability practice. This role focuses on ESG assurance, where you'll leverage your expertise to assist clients in enhancing their ESG reporting maturity. With a commitment to innovation and diversity, this position offers a hybrid work environment, allowing you to engage with global colleagues while making a significant impact on sustainability initiatives. Join a motivated team dedicated to fostering personal growth and evolving sustainability offerings to meet future client needs.

Benefits

Upskilling in ESG topics

Competitive benefits package

Hybrid work environment

Participation in dynamic internal scaleup

Trustworthy global brand stability

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Audit or similar roles.
• Strong understanding of ESG regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-financial assurance on ESG reports.
• Manage internal and external reporting inputs.
• Engage with clients to identify ESG risks and opportunities.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

ESG standards knowledge

Excellent English communication

Education

Bachelor of Commerce in accounting

Job description

Company Description

About Africa Talent
Africa Talent by Deloitte (Africa Talent) is a standalone division of Deloitte, owned by Deloitte Africa and Deloitte Netherlands, based in South Africa.

Our goal is to meet the growing demand for Talent in Africa and Europe by recruiting and developing Talent throughout Sub Saharan Africa to service diverse client needs.

Talent employed will gain Deloitte experience, with exposure to local and international clients, working remotely from Africa.

We leverage Africa's demographic potential as a future talent source for Africa and Europe, aiming to create employment and invest in African talent. Our ethos is characterized by vision, purpose beyond profit, innovation, and delivering high-impact solutions to client challenges. Your work will make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance culture.

Deloitte – Africa Talent – offers unrivaled opportunities for success and personal growth. It embodies a hybrid work environment, enabling engagement with global colleagues while working virtually or from local Deloitte offices.

What’s in it for you?

• Upskilling in ESG topics such as GHG, circular economy, and climate change
• Participation in a dynamic, purpose-driven internal scaleup
• Trustworthy global brand stability
• Driving Africa Talent’s daily operations
• Competitive benefits package
• Hybrid work environment with flexible days at home
• A motivated, ambitious team

ESG disclosures are a major global issue, requiring urgent corporate and governmental action in sustainability reporting.

Role Overview

As a Senior Consultant, you will shape our Sustainability practice by sharing industry experience, supporting clients with assurance on ESG reports, and contributing to proposals, meetings, workshops, research, and articles.

We value innovation and diversity, fostering growth within our practice and the wider Deloitte ecosystem. Your contribution will foster personal growth and help evolve our sustainability offerings to meet future client needs.

Job Description

Are you passionate about Sustainability and eager to make a real impact? We seek a motivated professional to join Deloitte.

As a Senior Consultant in Sustainability with a focus on ESG assurance, you will leverage your reporting expertise to assist clients in advancing their ESG reporting maturity. You should have a strong understanding of ESG regulatory environments and assurance standards, and bring innovative solutions to clients.

Your responsibilities include:

• Performing non-financial assurance on ESG reports
• Preparing service delivery plans with Partners and Managers
• Identifying risks and advising clients
• Managing internal and external reporting inputs
• Assessing ESG disclosures for compliance
• Auditing ESG and sustainability information
• Drafting and reviewing sustainability reports and disclosures
• Participating in audit and advisory assignments
• Engaging with clients to identify ESG risks and opportunities
• Building strong client relationships
• Creating proposals for potential clients
• Coaching peers and applying innovative methodologies in ESG

Qualifications

We seek candidates who collaborate well, aim for excellence, and are authentic. Essential qualifications include:

• Bachelor of Commerce in accounting
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Audit or similar roles
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Passion for ESG standards
• Excellent English communication skills

Additional Information

We welcome discussions with professionals exploring new opportunities. If you are passionate about learning and benefit from a global network, apply online. Deloitte is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusivity and reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. We aim to foster a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace across Africa.

Note: This document's list of tasks is not exhaustive. Deloitte may assign additional duties as needed based on operational requirements.