Director ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance)

The organisation

The world around us is constantly changing and will continue to change radically in the coming years. Geo-political developments, climate change, the COVID crisis, new technologies; no company or organization can avoid the consequences of far-reaching digitization and computerization. 

Deloitte translates these challenges and market problems of the future into creative and innovative solution across industries. 

Deloitte is a professional services company with 330.000 employees worldwide and has offices in more than 150 countries. With more than 6,700 employees and 14 offices throughout the Netherlands, Deloitte is one of the largest providers of professional services in the field of audit & assurance, tax advice, consultancy, risk advice and financial advice. Professionals are working in multidisciplinary teams and therefore have a very broad vision of the issues of our clients. 

Deloitte is the reliable and innovative partner that provides insight to clients into opportunities for their future business. Their approach combines intellectual leadership, industrial expertise, insight, consulting & problem solving capabilities whatever the role, technology revolutions and innovation from multiple disciplines to help their clients excel anywhere in the world. 

More and more long-term value is expected from companies, not just financially. For example, the stakeholders of the organization want to understand what the company values ??are and what obligations these organizations adhere to in the field of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance). It is also important for them to know how these actions are subsequently measured.

These expectations are also increasingly regulated in the field of legislation and regulations. For example, the first reporting obligation on sustainability policy and performance is expected in the 2024 financial year. And from 2025 for all large companies in the Netherlands, with a statement from the accountant. This is laid down in the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). 

Sustainability has risen in prominence as a concern in society the past years and receives high attention by politics, corporates and consumers. An increasing number of corporates across industries are adopting sustainability goals within their business strategies and operating models. Many new rules relating to sustainability are being introduced, such as the EU Taxonomy Regulation, Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDD) and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

The position

ESG creates new opportunities for profitable advisory and assurance work by Deloitte. Also new risks involved, such as greenwashing by reporting entities, reporting deficiencies and potential legal claims against auditors. New challenging questions of interpretation and application. The partner ESG has to set up a strong ESG PPD team, can provide a solid foundation for high quality (and profitable) ESG advisory and assurance business for Deloitte, ahead of its competitors. A strong ESG PPD team to boost and support profitable advisory and assurance work.

The new and complex sustainability rules and reporting standards will need to be developed, correctly interpreted and applied. ESG PPD can actively transfer knowledge internally to Deloitte colleagues and communicate alerts about new development and can inform and update clients about sustainability standards, best practices and new developments.

ESG PPD can share expertise to solve complex issues with clients and can in this way mitigate greenwashing risks, risks of deficient sustainability reporting and assurance, and risks of legal claims against Deloitte.

ESG PPD can contribute to consultations about legislation and standards, at international level (ISSB), EU level (EFRAG) and national level (RJ working group),  can support the organizing of events about ESG standards and developments and can support publications about ESG. ESG PPD can  further the development of ESG standards in a way that is good for the planet, and for Deloitte and its clients. 

At Deloitte Audit & Assurance, we have high ambitions. We want to make an impact on clients and society by adding trust to financial statements and be the undisputed leader in the profession. To achieve our ambitions, we need a strong enabling culture that balances high quality, care for each other and growth.Our goal is to embed the Culture Compass in everything we do.

Audit
There’s more to our clients’ numbers, like accomplishments and aspirations. By letting the numbers speak objectively, we bring assurance to aspiration by delivering an accurate and validated picture of the world, mapping the direction of change as it happens by adding our broad historical perspective to financial ¬information, we have ¬expanded our traditional approach to ¬financial reporting to include elements that look ahead and cover a wider scope of topics like corporate culture, sustainability practices, ethical standards and practices, social responsibility practices, corporate purpose and cyber risk. 
 
In other words, today’s complex business environment requires the audit to be dynamic, multidisciplinary and insightful. Companies expect audits to provide real-time, relevant information and to evolve with their changing businesses and processes. So, we must be their forward-looking sparring partner, enabling them through being accountable. We empower our clients by helping them to stay a truer course. 

With Deloitte Audit they won’t lose sight of their own commitments but continue to run their business to achieve their aspirations and deliver on a broader purpose, while best serving the public interest.

Audit Advisory
Audit Advisory comprise experienced team members with a financial audit background, mostly Certified Auditors and in possession of an IFRS accreditation. With this experience we provide fit-for-purpose solutions; pragmatic but robust on compliance and audit readiness. Our expertise allows us to provide efficient and cost-effective solutions that are tailored to your circumstances.
 
What is Audit Advisory and what do we do?
We provide advisory services using our background in Financial Audit.  So, instead of certifying from an independent position, we provide support by working together with our clients. Our Advisory Services cover complex challenges related to Accounting, Internal Control and Finance Maturity. 

Our advisory services are designed to always result in ‘audit ready’ output, achieving acceptance by your external auditor. The client base for our Advisory services comprise . International corporates, larger privately owned companies, fast growing businesses and financial services.

Tasks & responsibilities

From an audit perspective there should be no doubt about the qualities to successfully run an audit engagement which includes 

• managing client expectations, 
• discuss and report adequatly on high impact audit findings with Management and Supervisory Board, 
• inspire and motivate the audit team, 
• ensure all audit requirements are met including those of the professional practice department. 
• The audit files should withstand the highest quality standards. 

Development of highly talented professionals to become Partner and Director is part of the responsibilities

Candidate profile

• A Master’s degree from an accredited university, related to Business Economics, Business Management or Accounting.
• More than 15 years of experience providing (audit )services to clients 
• Experience in Sustainable Reporting
• Has demonstrated the ability to ‘win’ new (audit)engagements 
• Trustworthy personality and considered a sparring partner at board level for executives in the sector. 
• Good view on the market of assigned industry , their current auditors and potential audit prospects. 
• In-depth knowledge of the industry and regulatory framework. 
• Extensive knowledge of the (future) trends and developments in the industry, is part of the public debate and has the ability to translate this to added value to clients 

Skills & competencies

• Proven leadership skills including the ability to inspire and motivate  teams through challenging times, build such teams and develop talented individuals,
• Fostering diversity and inclusion; 
• A team player, who can work successfully with other practices and has a broad view on success 
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with internal/external stakeholders
• Demonstrates the ability for independent judgement based on an inquisitive mindset combined with perseverance and taking responsibility 
• A highly energetic and authentic professional, who builds trust and communicates openly both internally and externally. Confident, charismatic, impactful and can quickly establish credibility. 
• Demonstrable ability to balance a high-level view with detail. 
• Top-tier analytical skills, strategic thinking and project management skills. 
• Proactive, entrepreneurial and solution-oriented. 
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.  

Interested?

You can apply to this position by using the form below. For more information please contact Henriette Verbeem, Partner, at +31 (0)6 15 26 81 13 or Frank van Veen, Partner, at +31 (0)6 15 67 63 99.

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