A prestigious Big Four firm in Kuwait is seeking an experienced ESG leader to join their team. This firm is committed to helping clients transform into sustainable and responsible businesses, with a focus on embedding ESG principles throughout their operations to create meaningful and lasting impact.As an ESG Manager, you will play a key role in driving sustainable practices across client organizations, from minimizing environmental impact and fostering inclusive work cultures to ensuring compliance with evolving ESG regulations. You’ll collaborate with a dynamic and diverse team, supporting clients as they navigate the complexities of sustainability and helping them build resilient and future-proof business models.

  • Leading sustainability assurance for clients’ non-financial disclosures, ensuring accuracy and compliance with the latest standards.
  • Advising clients on climate change risks and opportunities, helping to shape their climate strategies and enhance business resilience.
  • Contributing to business development efforts, including proposal writing, presentations, and thought leadership on the latest ESG trends and practices.
  • Driving initiatives aimed at improving diversity, inclusion, and gender balance, and creating a fair and transparent workplace.

Why Kuwait?Kuwait offers a unique blend of rich cultural heritage and modern amenities. With tax-free income and a high quality of life, the city provides excellent healthcare, education, and recreational facilities. It is a thriving business hub with a growing focus on sustainability, offering unparalleled career advancement opportunities in the rapidly expanding ESG field.

The location’s strategic position in the Middle East also serves as a gateway to regional and global markets, providing ample travel and business networking opportunities.

What’s in it for You?

  • Competitive Tax-Free Salary: Enhance your financial well-being with tax-free earnings.
  • Career Growth: Access to ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities within a globally renowned firm.
  • Work-Life Balance: Benefit from well-being initiatives designed to support your personal and professional life.
  • Multicultural Environment: Work in a forward-thinking, diverse team that encourages innovative approaches and values different perspectives.
  • Commitment to Sustainability: Join a firm dedicated to making a real impact through its ESG initiatives, while supporting clients in their journey towards sustainable transformation.

Ideal  Profile:

  • Qualifications: Professionally qualified (ACA, CA, ACCA, CIA, or equivalent). An additional ESG/Sustainability qualification would be an advantage.
  • Experience: 7+ years in ESG/Sustainability, ideally within a Top 10 accountancy firm.
  • Expertise: Strong understanding of enterprise risk management practices (e.g., COSO/ISO 31000) and industry reporting frameworks (Global Reporting Initiative, SASB, TCFD, GHG Protocol).

Join a Firm Where Your Impact MattersThis is a unique opportunity to be part of a global leader in the ESG space and drive sustainable change while enjoying the benefits of working in a dynamic and culturally rich location. Apply now to make a significant impact in your career and the world around you.

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