Assurance Services ESG Reporting and Assurance: Graduate Program 2026

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and society. This is the lens for which our global strategy is set. It unites Deloitte professionals across geographies, businesses, and skills. It makes us better at what we do and how we do it. It enables us to deliver on our promises to stakeholders, while creating the lasting impact we seek.

Harnessing the talent of 450,000+ people located across more than 150 countries and territories, our size and scale puts us in a unique position to help change the world for the better—by bringing together the services we provide, the societal investments we make, and the collaborations we advance through our ecosystems.Deloitte offers career opportunities across Audit & Assurance (A&A), Tax & Legal (T&L) and our Consulting services business, which is made up of Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory (SR&T) and Technology & Transformation (T&T).

Are you ready to apply your knowledge and background to exciting new challenges? From learning to leadership, this is your chance to take your career to the next level. 

About the Division:

For over 20 years, Deloitte has helped organizations make progress toward delivering sustainable value for their stakeholders – from investors, customers and business partners, to regulators, governments, and communities. Deloitte serves organizations as they redefine their strategies, embed sustainability into their operations, meet disclosure and regulatory requirements and helps them accelerate the transformation of their organizations. Through innovative approaches, digital solutions, deep industry experience, and lessons learned from our own journey, Deloitte works with organizations to meaningfully embed sustainability into decision-making and operations.

What impact will you make?

Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration, and high performance. As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte is where you’ll find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.

This 36-month graduate programme is designed for candidates seeking to contribute to assurance and reporting advisory services. The role encompasses the following critical responsibilities:

• Provide essential support to engagement teams in the execution of ESG reporting and assurance services at client premises.
• Under strict guidance, contribute to the delivery efforts of the engagement team in relation to the allocated subject matter through:
  • Conducting rigorous site visits to gather comprehensive evidence
  • Engaging professionally with clients to obtain a thorough understanding of processes and activities for recording and reporting subject matter data
• Execute precise testing procedures (inspection, observation, reperformance, recalculation) on the reported subject matter, including advanced data analytics
• Produce comprehensive written reports of identified issues, accompanied by well-researched recommendations
• Contribute substantively to engagement team decisions regarding approach by providing fact-based and pertinent recommendations derived from meticulous research, analysis, and client interaction
• Maintain consistent and formal communication with senior team members and managers regarding the status of allocated tasks and deliverables
• Demonstrate utmost urgency and accountability in responding to client and team requests
• Diligently assist in the preparation of client presentations and discussion documentation as directed
• Proactively identify potential opportunities for follow-on work and promptly inform engagement manager and partner

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Management/Science, Social Sciences, Geography, or Geology

Technical Competencies:

• Proficiency in MS Office suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Report writing skills and an understanding of ESG and sustainability

Behavioural Competencies:

• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking capabilities
• Capacity to work independently while contributing effectively within a team

At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.

Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive.  Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements.

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