Sustainability Director (Audit & ESG Assurance)

Location: Makati

Work Setup: Hybrid

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday | Morning Shift

Job Summary

The Sustainability Director (Audit & ESG Assurance) is responsible for leading the organization’s sustainability, ESG, governance, and assurance initiatives. The role focuses on driving sustainability strategy, overseeing ESG reporting and disclosures, ensuring compliance with global sustainability frameworks, and strengthening governance and risk management practices. This position works closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability into overall business strategy while ensuring accurate reporting, audit readiness, and continuous improvement in ESG performance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of sustainability and ESG strategies aligned with business and regulatory requirements
Oversee sustainability reporting and disclosures in accordance with global and local frameworks such as GRI, ISSB, IFRS Sustainability Standards, TCFD, SASB, and Integrated Reporting
Manage ESG assurance, sustainability audit, compliance, and governance activities across the organization
Conduct materiality assessments, climate-risk analysis, and ESG performance monitoring initiatives
Partner with finance, internal audit, risk, legal, and operations teams to strengthen sustainability governance and reporting processes
Advise senior leadership on ESG risks, sustainability opportunities, and strategic initiatives
Establish sustainability KPIs, dashboards, and governance frameworks to monitor organizational performance
Lead stakeholder engagement activities with regulators, investors, auditors, and external partners
Ensure compliance with evolving sustainability regulations, standards, and reporting requirements
Support sustainability awareness, capability-building, and training initiatives across business units
Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to environmental, social, and governance performance
Monitor industry trends, emerging regulations, and best practices in sustainability, audit, and ESG assurance

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, Sustainability, Environmental Management, Business, or related field
CPA is preferred; sustainability-related certifications are an advantage
At least 8–15 years of experience in audit, ESG, sustainability reporting, assurance, or risk advisory
Strong knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks and standards including GRI, ISSB, IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, TCFD, SASB, and Integrated Reporting
Experience in sustainability assurance, external audit, or internal audit is highly preferred
Strong analytical, leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
Experience working in multinational companies, consulting firms, Big 4, or large corporate environments is an advantage
Background in ESG consulting, sustainability advisory, or climate-risk governance is highly preferred

Key Competencies

ESG & Sustainability Strategy
Sustainability Reporting & Disclosures
Audit & Assurance
Governance & Compliance
Risk Management
Climate-Risk Assessment
Stakeholder Management
Strategic Leadership
Regulatory Awareness
Data Analysis & Reporting

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