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Audit Senior Associate - ESG and Sustainability Assurance
2026-05-16T19:45:58+00:00
KPMG
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Accounting & Finance, Business Operations, Management
KES
MONTH
2026-05-28T17:00:00+00:00
8

Position Summary:

Supports successful delivery of ESG and sustainability assurance engagements, including executing key audit tasks, supervising team members, ensuring adherence to relevant standards, and contributing to client satisfaction and technical excellence.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Execute assigned areas of ESG and sustainability assurance engagements
  • Contribute to business development (identify new client opportunities, support proposals, nurture client relationships)
  • Supervise and review work of Associates; provide feedback and mentorship
  • Support Manager in building positive client relationships
  • Apply and develop technical knowledge of ESG/sustainability assurance, including IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, GRI, SASB, GHG Protocol, etc.
  • Uphold objectivity, independence, ethics, and integrity
  • Monitor project progress (budgets, timelines, deliverables, client expectations)
  • Prepare accurate engagement documentation and deliverables
  • Demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development
  • Ensure adherence to firm’s policies and regulatory requirements

Academic/Professional Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related field
  • Certification in at least one sustainability reporting standard
  • CPA or ACCA finalist/qualified (progress toward completion an added advantage)

Personal Attributes:

  • Good understanding of ESG and sustainability issues in Kenya/East Africa
  • Strong understanding of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards
  • Demonstrates KPMG values
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • IT proficiency (especially Microsoft Office)
  • Resilience and tenacity
  • Team player with people management and coaching skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Personal and professional ethics
  • Multicultural skills
  • Ability and willingness to travel within East Africa or Africa

We offer:

  • Exciting opportunity with a Big 4 firm on cutting-edge clients across Africa
  • Continuous learning and development
  • Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams
  • Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative
  • Opportunity for international travel
  • Execute assigned areas of ESG and sustainability assurance engagements
  • Contribute to business development (identify new client opportunities, support proposals, nurture client relationships)
  • Supervise and review work of Associates; provide feedback and mentorship
  • Support Manager in building positive client relationships
  • Apply and develop technical knowledge of ESG/sustainability assurance, including IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, GRI, SASB, GHG Protocol, etc.
  • Uphold objectivity, independence, ethics, and integrity
  • Monitor project progress (budgets, timelines, deliverables, client expectations)
  • Prepare accurate engagement documentation and deliverables
  • Demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development
  • Ensure adherence to firm’s policies and regulatory requirements
  • Good understanding of ESG and sustainability issues in Kenya/East Africa
  • Strong understanding of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards
  • Demonstrates KPMG values
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • IT proficiency (especially Microsoft Office)
  • Resilience and tenacity
  • Team player with people management and coaching skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Personal and professional ethics
  • Multicultural skills
  • Ability and willingness to travel within East Africa or Africa
  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related field
  • Certification in at least one sustainability reporting standard
  • CPA or ACCA finalist/qualified (progress toward completion an added advantage)
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Audit Senior Associate - ESG and Sustainability Assurance

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Category: Accounting & Finance, Business Operations, Management]

Jobs at:
KPMG

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, May 28 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, May 16 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Position Summary:

Supports successful delivery of ESG and sustainability assurance engagements, including executing key audit tasks, supervising team members, ensuring adherence to relevant standards, and contributing to client satisfaction and technical excellence.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Execute assigned areas of ESG and sustainability assurance engagements
  • Contribute to business development (identify new client opportunities, support proposals, nurture client relationships)
  • Supervise and review work of Associates; provide feedback and mentorship
  • Support Manager in building positive client relationships
  • Apply and develop technical knowledge of ESG/sustainability assurance, including IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, GRI, SASB, GHG Protocol, etc.
  • Uphold objectivity, independence, ethics, and integrity
  • Monitor project progress (budgets, timelines, deliverables, client expectations)
  • Prepare accurate engagement documentation and deliverables
  • Demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development
  • Ensure adherence to firm’s policies and regulatory requirements

Academic/Professional Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related field
  • Certification in at least one sustainability reporting standard
  • CPA or ACCA finalist/qualified (progress toward completion an added advantage)

Personal Attributes:

  • Good understanding of ESG and sustainability issues in Kenya/East Africa
  • Strong understanding of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards
  • Demonstrates KPMG values
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • IT proficiency (especially Microsoft Office)
  • Resilience and tenacity
  • Team player with people management and coaching skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Personal and professional ethics
  • Multicultural skills
  • Ability and willingness to travel within East Africa or Africa

We offer:

  • Exciting opportunity with a Big 4 firm on cutting-edge clients across Africa
  • Continuous learning and development
  • Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams
  • Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative
  • Opportunity for international travel

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Accounting/ Finance jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Thursday, May 28 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 16-05-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 16-05-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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