Specialists - ESG

KPMG Opportunities for Specialists - Environmental Social and Governance

KPMG Sri Lanka is one of the largest professional services firms and is also the oldest Chartered Accountancy firm in the country spanning over a century since inception in 1897 providing Audit , Tax and Advisory services The firm presently has a resource base comprising of 19 Partners and over 1000 professionals and associates KPMG Sri Lanka is a partnership and a member firm of the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Limited , a private English company limited by guarantee All rights reserved .

We are looking for high - performing , innovative and enthusiastic climate change and sustainability specialists to join our growing team of sustainable business professionals who are building a better working world by helping global organisations to identify , measure , deliver and report on the sustainable business issues which are most relevant to create long - term value Our Climate Change and Sustainability Services practice helps clients to build more sustainable and profitable enterprises by addressing their environmental and social challenges .

Key Responsibilities : This role will place you at the heart of a high - energy , agile team that is committed to helping clients build long - term sustainable businesses This opportunity will enable you to work with leading organisations at a senior level to deliver better outcomes on some of the world`s most pressing climate risk issues You will interact with KPMG colleagues globally and work across our different sectors and business activities .

Skills and attributes for success We are looking for individuals who have a passion for helping clients to make their businesses future proof and more sustainable in an ever - changing world where doing business is increasingly shaped by social purpose ; climate change ; effective governance , innovation , and the creation of long - term value You will be experienced in helping organisations to understand and respond to the impact of climate change on operations and strategy You will be engaging with senior stakeholders on climate related topics as they navigate both the business challenges and opportunities .

What we look for We`re interested in leaders with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role , so you`ll also need the ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes .

To qualify for the role , you must have :

Experience in helping clients to better understand , measure , quantify and articulate the how climate related matters underpin and influence how an organisation creates long - term value for investors and other stakeholders will be an added advantage Interest in advising clients on climate and environmental risk issues at an operational and strategic level A deep understanding of the links between climate change , business risk and value creation Knowledge and experience of business strategy and operations , with a strong commercial background and experience in the field of social and environmental impact measurement and valuation Ability to learn and quickly understand new concepts outside area of expertise Ability to think strategically but also identify , develop and implement practical solutions Strong technical , quantitative and analytical skills and the ability to apply to solve new problems Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills , with excellent written and verbal communication Ability to network effectively within large organisations and build relationships with individuals and clients Ability to contribute to new business development by highlighting potential opportunities for new engagements and responding to tenders Ability to develop team members by sharing knowledge and coaching

Ideally , you`ll also have : We are looking for individuals from varied backgrounds , but it would be advantageous for you to have many of the experiences below :

A strong understanding of how investors and analysts review and use ESG information to inform decision making Exposure to environmental accounting and / or regulatory reporting Familiarity with frameworks such as TCFD , SASB , GRI , < IR > and UNSDGs Exposure to finance , strategy and communications functions at corporate institutions - e.g, strategy , policy , procedures and controls , or an understanding of the policies , procedures and controls needed to support non - financial reporting Relevant professional qualifications

Those who meet the specified criteria should forward their CVs , quoting the position applied for as the subject of the e- mail to : Ik-fmcareers@kpmg.com on or before 31 May 2022 .

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality We will correspond only with applicants short - listed for interviews

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