Shortlisting on a rolling basis; role involves travel within East Africa or across Africa.
Carry out assigned parts of ESG and sustainability assurance engagements to firm standards for quality, timeliness and compliance.
Support business development, including identifying new clients, helping with proposals and maintaining existing relationships.
Supervise and review Associates' work, give timely feedback and mentor them.
Support the Manager in client relationships through clear communication, prompt responses to queries and escalation when needed.
Build technical expertise in ESG assurance, including IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, GRI, SASB and the GHG Protocol.
Uphold objectivity, independence, ethics and integrity, and help improve quality over time.
Track budgets, timelines, deliverables and client expectations, and flag risks, overruns or scope changes to the Manager early.
Prepare accurate, timely engagement documentation that follows firm methodology and regulatory requirements.
Pursue continuous professional development, including training and firm initiatives.
Ensure full adherence to firm policies, professional guidelines and regulatory requirements.

A bachelor's degree in environmental science, sustainability or a related field.
Certification in at least one sustainability reporting standard.
CPA or ACCA qualified or finalist.
4 to 6 years of ESG or sustainability assurance, or related experience, in a professional services firm.
Familiarity with frameworks such as IFRS S1 and S2, GRI, the Integrated Reporting Framework, the GHG Protocol and the UN SDGs.
Proven experience supporting ESG data collection or verification.
Good understanding of emerging ESG issues in Kenya and the East African region.
Strong understanding of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards.
Excellent verbal and written communication, especially for reports and analysis.
IT proficiency, especially Microsoft Office.
Resilience and tenacity, including managing stress.
Team player with people management, coordination and coaching or mentoring skills.
Problem-solving skills for unstructured problems and ability to adapt to new environments.
Strong personal and professional ethics.
Multicultural skills and ability to work in diverse teams.
Willingness and ability to travel within East Africa or across Africa as projects require.

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Posted	14 Oct 2026
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Audit Senior Associate – ESG and Sustainability Assurance – Kenya