Sustainability Audit and Assurance - Director

Deloitte is the biggest professional services Firm in the world making an impact is more than just what we do: it\’s why we\’re here. We\’re driven to create positive progress for our clients, community, people, and the planet. This sense of purpose inspires us to work to the highest standards, to tackle the challenges that matter. Audit & Assurance is one of our biggest service lines and the driving engine of Deloitte Ireland. We provide services that go beyond expectations to deliver insight and confidence for our leading international and local clients. Our Audit and Assurance teams are a key part of the financial reporting ecosystem. Deloitte is constantly evolving its audit and assurance processes providing value and insights. We leverage cutting-edge technology in combination with our global network of professionals applying diverse skills and experiences to make an impact that matters to our clients. About the role: As a Director, the successful applicant will have responsibility for the following: Lead the sustainability reporting and assurance team, supporting the development of a growing team through mentoring and coaching staff. Play a key role in client business development activities for sustainability, leading our go to market activities, demonstrating ability to build relationships, generate leads and expand our opportunities in this area. Leading complex sustainability assurance engagements across all industries, acting in the capacity of \’ E ngagement Director, taking ownership for all aspects of engagement delivery from scoping, planning, testing, evaluating and concluding and team selection through to delivery, quality management, budgetary control and client communications. Leading an innovative approach to our sustainability assurance service offering. Leveraging your in depth knowledge of the sustainability landscape to enable you to act in the capacity of \’trusted advisor\’ for client stakeholders, leading key relationships. Lead the development of thought leadership and market eminence related to sustainability, acting as a voice in the market. About you: Must have external audit experience and accredited to be an auditor (Essential) with managerial experience on complex engagements Must be fully qualified in ACA/ACCA or equivalent Knowledge and experience across all spectrums of sustainability (i.e. Environmental, Social and Governance) Knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks e.g. TCFD, GRI, UN SDG, UN PRI, CSRD/NFRD. SFDR, EU Taxonomy etc. Demonstrate abilities to develop assurance frameworks using ISAE 3000 standard, or similar. Experience assessing the impact of climate change risks across a range of industries Outstanding academics and relevant qualifications (e.g. sustainable development, qualified accountant, environmental sustainability etc.) If you believe that you meet most of the criteria above, we advise 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. What we offer Your reward at Deloitte is competitive, supports our purpose and enables our people to never stop growing. Your reward at Deloitte is not just your salary, we believe in investing in our people\’s personal and professional development and empowering their work-life balance. Our ambition is to achieve gender equality and enable continuous growth. We offer supports and benefits that suit you, wherever you are in life, including health and well-being, pension, savings, training, coaching and enhanced leave options among others. Keep on being you. Bring your full, absolute self to work, every day. Explore, question and collaborate. Stretch your thinking, while building a career that inspires and energises you. And, whatever motivates you, keep growing both professionally and personally – because when you make an impact that matters, we do too. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.