About the Role:
Are you an experienced audit professional with a passion for sustainability and environmental stewardship? Join us as a Senior Auditor in the carbon credits generation industry, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring transparency, compliance, and operational excellence within this critical sector.
Duties and Responsibilities:
As a Senior Auditor, you will:
Develop and execute risk-based audit plans focusing on carbon credit generation, trading, and compliance processes.
Conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits to evaluate the effectiveness of controls, particularly in project verification and certification processes.
Assess compliance with international carbon credit standards, such as CDM, VCS, or Gold Standard.
Collaborate with stakeholders across project development, finance, and legal teams to address audit findings effectively.
Prepare and present detailed audit reports, including risks and recommendations, to senior management and stakeholders.
Lead reviews of emission reduction project documentation, data integrity, and reporting practices.
Stay updated on global carbon market trends, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Mentor and guide junior audit staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Skills and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, CIA, or relevant qualifications in environmental or sustainability standards.
At least 5–7 years of experience in internal/external auditing, preferably in the carbon credits, renewable energy, or environmental sustainability industries.
Strong understanding of carbon credit generation processes, including project development, verification, and certification.
Proven experience in planning and executing audits independently, particularly in regulatory and compliance environments.
Experience working with international frameworks like CDM, VCS, or Gold Standard is highly desirable.
Background in mentoring or leading audit teams is an advantage.
Integrity and Accountability: Demonstrates the highest ethical standards and commitment to transparent processes.
Critical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex systems and processes.
Effective Communication: Exceptional report writing and presentation skills tailored to diverse stakeholders.
Detail-Oriented: Ensures precision and accuracy in all audit-related activities.
Leadership: Inspires and motivates audit teams while promoting best practices.
Sustainability Mindset: Passion for contributing to global climate action initiatives.
Advanced knowledge of auditing standards, financial controls, and compliance frameworks relevant to carbon credit projects.
Familiarity with carbon market mechanisms, such as carbon offset registries and monitoring frameworks.
Proficiency in auditing tools, ERP systems, and data analytics platforms.
Expertise in international carbon credit standards like CDM, VCS, or Gold Standard.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to analyze and present complex data.