Kdn Esg Greenhouse Gas Sme - London, United Kingdom - KPMG

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Job details:


Location:
London


Capability:
International


Experience Level:
Manager


Type:
Full Time


Service Line:
International supprt


Contract type:
Permanent


Job description:


About KPMG Delivery Network
KPMG is focused on achieving significant growth ambitions while becoming the most trusted professional services firm.

For Audit, this requires a relentless focus on key initiatives that drive Audit Quality and achieve Operational Excellence through standardization, centralization, automation, and innovation.


The establishment of a global delivery model, KPMG Delivery Network for Audit (KDN Audit), will help make significant strides in all these focus areas.

We envision a network of global, regional, and specialty focused delivery centers that provide standardized services (on a cost recovery basis) to engagement teams in all member firms.

The potential benefits are plentiful. Audit quality will be increased by the centralized, consistent performance of certain audit procedures. Engagement teams will be able to increase their focus on more complex procedures or on serving more clients. Our multi-national clients will have a more consistent experience around the globe. Most member firms will be able to achieve better margins. Finally, the firm will have a mechanism to help quickly deploy new and emerging solutions (e.g. ESG) and audit innovations (e.g. audit technology).


Role Summary


KDN for Audit is a critical component of delivering the Global ESG Assurance strategy, and is fundamental to ensuring member firms can scale their assurance practices' in a rapidly changing market.


We are seeking a Manager to serve as a Greenhouse Gas Subject Matter Expert to partner with global Leaders to build profile, provide credibility for ESG sales pitches and develop and lead the delivery of assurance services.

Through this work, you will have the opportunity to help shape a more sustainable future, as well as work with fantastic colleagues and the brightest minds in KPMG.


How you will make your mark


To be successful, KDN ESG Assurance aims to amplify existing investments in ESG knowledge, experience and processes to deliver best in class services across the KPMG network.

The role therefore focuses on building a framework and solutions that are innovative, purposeful, and fit for adoption across the network.


We need you New projects and service developments are always on the horizon, so we're looking for someone who can contribute to our growth and success.


Key activities will include:

Initial solution design and development:

  • Defining business processes that will maximise quality and provide a seamless experience for member firms
  • Developing assets for use in delivery (e.g. technology, templates, frameworks) to ensure a standardised service that delivers consistency
  • Partnering with local country professional practice colleagues to understand local regulatory requirements and the impact on solution deployment
  • Connecting with member firms and global thought leaders to identify existing content, technologies, and other accelerators to support the service and drive consistency

Solution delivery:

  • Building capacity within the member firms through training and knowledge sharing:
  • Enabling member firm teams to work in compliance with the latest regulations and guidelines
  • Ensuring teams are up to date on developments on frameworks and requirements
  • Developing and rollingout training for sustainability and audit teams
  • Identifying opportunities for KDN process improvement and standardisation including:
  • Work paper development and explore ways to make the process more effective
  • Supporting the development of methodology and (standardized) working papers
  • Enabling the successful deployment and adoption of each new service and solution
  • Serving as a champion for the KDN ESG Assurance program
  • Communicating effectively with executive partners to engender support and excitement for the benefits of KDN ESG Assurance while addressing potential roadblocks
  • Helping direct the development of country activation programs to drive adoption and change

This is the job for you if you have:

Essential:

  • Significant experience in sustainability assurance or a related field
  • Indepth technical knowledge of relevant frameworks and the international regulatory and policy context, specifically knowledge and experience of working with the GHG Protocol Scope 1, 2 and
  • Ability to make quick, sound decisions and work in an agile way
  • Excellent stakeholder and client management skills. The position requires you to work with multiple teams and clients in an international context, meaning easy adaption to different international and cultural environments is required
  • Experience working with offshore teams and/or collaborating on special initiatives
  • Good interpersonal, presentation and communication skills with the ability to move between listening to, guiding, and c
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