Senior Auditor at BURN

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.