Company description

In line with Deloitte’s purpose to make an impact that matters, “two minds” are coming together in the form of Deloitte Africa’s Risk Advisory practice and Deloitte NL’s Risk Advisory practice in a joint venture known as Africa Talent by Deloitte, which will leverage multi-continental knowledge and experience, cross-border engagement, and diversity of talent, to create an innovative and entrepreneurial space to solve client challenges/influence responsible business, and accelerate learning and growth.

What impact will you make?

Stakeholders have been challenging businesses on the impacts they have on society and the environment. There is a growing demand from companies to assess, manage and report on these impacts. From climate change and human rights violations to water pollution and diversity and inclusion matters - there are complex and interrelated factors that businesses need to consider before they can reduce their negative impacts – and increase the positive ones.

Together with your Deloitte colleagues, you will leverage your ESG reporting expertise to help organisations on their journey towards becoming a more ethical and responsible business while creating long-term value.

How do you do this?

As part of the Africa Talent team, you will work virtually and hybrid with global colleagues from different offices, such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Utrecht.

Responsibilities include:

• work closely with senior team members to lead the delivery of projects for clients with a focus on:
  • interpreting existing and emerging legislation and frameworks on sustainability and integrated reporting (e.g. CSRD, EU Taxonomy, SFDR, IFRS, TCFD, TNFD) and advising clients on best practices and internal controls;
  • aligning clients’ sustainability ambitions with a compliant, yet value-driven reporting framework (i.e. conducting CSRD gap assessments, double materiality assessments, developing KPIs, obtaining and improving ESG ratings);
  • writing sustainability and integrated reports and ensuring audit readiness;
• participate in discussions with clients, identifying ESG impacts, risks and opportunities from a business perspective and facilitating discussions with the client’s key stakeholders;
• provide guidance to junior team members, educate and support your colleagues, understandably communicate relevant ESG legislation, provide trainings and updates on current ESG developments;
• contribute to the further development of the practice, which includes contributing to bids, thought leadership articles, and industry events;
• assist audit teams in providing assurance over sustainability reporting and collaborate cross-function to provide integrated sustainability solutions for our clients;
• together with senior team members manage client relationships and provide industry insight and experience in the sustainability reporting domains.

Naturally you want to get to the heart of the client's real issue and you collaborate with your colleagues. But most importantly, be the true you. The one and only you. With your personal strengths, view of the world and unique personality.

You need the following qualifications for the position of Junior Manager (Africa Talent by Deloitte – ESG Reporting):

Required

• relevant post-graduate courses and qualifications or Master’s degree in Sustainability, (Climate) Risk Management, Environmental Engineering, Economics, Audit, Finance, Business Administration or a related field;
• at least 5 years of professional experience from a (top-tier) consulting firm or corporate role in ESG Assurance, IFRS reporting in an Audit, Advisory or Group Reporting role;
• strong record in project management and delivering business development and growth in an emerging service line;
• sound knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations (e.g. CSRD, EU Taxonomy, SFDR);
• deep understanding of ESG-related standards and frameworks including GHG Protocol, IFRS (SASB), GRI, and TCFD;
• experience in preparing ESG reports and policies;
• excellent written and oral communication skills in English;
• ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team and environment;
• ability to effectively work remotely.

Preferred

• sound understanding of corporate sustainability risks across various industry sectors;
• demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver commitments on time and budget;
• experience applying standards, procedures, and processes to implement management system and/or regulatory requirements;
• ability to think laterally and adapt previous experience and solutions to new projects;
• ability to understand and/or willingness to learn Dutch is beneficial;
• experience working independently on multiple assignments or engagements, even in a virtual environment;
• experience with leading teams and project management including budget analysis, status reporting, and issue management preferred.

We are always interested in talking with professionals about their next career experience. If you have a passion for learning from talented people and benefit from the support of a global organisation and network, apply online now.

If you believe that you meet most of the criteria above, we encourage you to apply. Deloitte is an equal opportunities employer and will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process.

At Africa Talent by Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonably accommodating persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.

At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent

At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.