Apply For The KPMG Sustainability Graduate Program 2024

Applications are currently open for the KPMG Sustainability Graduate Program 2024 for African graduates. Apply Below: 

When is the Application Deadline:

The application deadline for the  KPMG Sustainability Graduate Program 2024 is currently unspecified. 

Tell Me About The Award:

Sustainability has become critical to the success of businesses across all sectors. KPMG’s Sustainability team helps to support our clients drive the Sustainability agenda focusing on topics such as Sustainability Assurance, Impact Reporting, and Decarbonization, amongst others. Our multidisciplinary team works with a range of established methodologies to identify strengths, weaknesses, and risks in organizations’ interactions with society and uses this knowledge to strengthen impact.

In addition, due to the heightened awareness around Sustainability and its increasing importance for all organizations, there has been an increase in Sustainability considerations and inclusions in proposals and potential client liaisons throughout the business. We are looking for dynamic, diverse graduates to join our Sustainability Services team.

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Which Fields are Eligible?

The following fields are eligible: 

• Environmental Science/Management
• Chemical Engineering
• Social Science
• Climate Change/Climate
• Finance or similar

Fully Microsoft Office competent, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Type:

Graduate Program 

Who can Apply?

Also, the applicants are to ensure that they meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Keen interest in ESG and Sustainability and appreciation of the United Nations’ sustainable development goals, Global Reporting Initiative Standards, other industry and technical developments, assurance, and reporting framework would be advantageous
• A high-performing team player who can work independently and contribute to a positive and cohesive team environment
• Strong attention to detail/methodical/analytical
• Self-starter, presentable, professional, and confident
• Report writing, good communication, and presentation skills
• Target/results-driven with a sense of urgency to get things done
• Desire to improve the status quo. Persistent, persuasive, and tenacious
• Willing to travel

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Key responsibilities:

• Executing Sustainability audit and assurance programs, tests, and procedures
• Delivery of sustainability assurance and reporting engagements including preparation of adequate working papers to support Sustainability consulting outputs and conclusions
• Identifying weak/problem areas and developing effective corrective action plans
• Report writing and quality outputs
• Client liaison and communication throughout various stages of a project
• Undertaking site visits with the team
• Strong technical analytical skills, methodical with a strong emphasis on attention to detail
• Well-developed investigative, evaluative, and problem-solving ability
• Ability to multitask
• Basic responsibilities in respect of supporting KPMG’s implementation of its ESG strategy including research and participation in the development of Sustainability thought leadership/leading practice/proposals.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

African countries 

Where will the Award be Taken?

African countries 

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of the Award?

Additionally, applicants will also enjoy the following benefits:

• Learn how to offer strategic sourcing for Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management, Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Contract Compliance, and Sustainability/ESG services.
• Supports clients in driving their sustainability agenda, focusing on Sustainability Assurance, Impact Reporting, and Decarbonization.
• Utilizes established methodologies to identify strengths, weaknesses, and risks in organizations, enhancing their societal impact.
• Opportunities for dynamic, diverse graduates to join the Sustainability Services team and contribute to meaningful change.

How to Apply

To apply for this opportunity, visit the official webpage below. 

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