YC Consultancy Hiring! Full Time Junior Executive, Governance, Risk - Sustainability in Selangor - Ricebowl

Company Description

We are a growing boutique consulting firm specialising in Governance, Risk & Sustainability, providing advisory and assurance services to a diverse range of clients. Our work spans ESG and sustainability, internal audit, internal controls, risk management, governance, and related advisory services.

We work closely with clients to understand their business needs and deliver practical, tailored solutions to strengthen governance, manage risks, enhance internal controls, and support sustainable business practices. As a growing team, we offer exposure to a broad range of client engagements across different industries and business functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to ESG and sustainability advisory engagements, including sustainability risk assessments, ESG strategy development, sustainability data verification, and ESG performance assessments.
• Prepare sustainability statements in accordance with applicable regulations, reporting standards, and best practices.
• Support clients in understanding and implementing applicable ESG and sustainability reporting requirements, standards, and guidelines.
• Conduct research and analyse ESG-related regulations, standards, guidelines, and industry developments to support client engagements.
• Develop and enhance ESG-related policies, procedures, frameworks, and processes to strengthen sustainability governance and performance.
• Prepare workshop materials and facilitate workshops for clients and internal stakeholders, as required.
• Take ownership of assigned ESG, sustainability, audit, risk management, and advisory engagements, ensuring timely and quality delivery with minimal supervision.
• Stay abreast of developments in ESG, sustainability reporting, internal audit standards, and regulatory requirements, and apply relevant developments effectively across engagements.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop risk registers, control frameworks, and risk mitigation plans covering ESG, operational, financial, and compliance risks.
• Develop and enhance internal control frameworks to address financial, operational, sustainability, and compliance risks.
• Develop and enhance policies, procedures, and SOPs to strengthen governance, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Execute risk-based internal audits and internal control engagements covering operational, financial, and compliance areas, and prepare clear, accurate, and comprehensive audit reports.
• Identify and assess internal control deficiencies, provide practical recommendations for improvement, and monitor the implementation of agreed recommendations to support continuous improvement.
• Perform ad-hoc assignments and projects as required by Management.

Requirements

• Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in ESG and sustainability, with a good understanding of sustainability concepts, ESG risks, and sustainability reporting.
• Familiarity with ESG and sustainability reporting frameworks, standards, guidelines, and applicable regulatory requirements will be an added advantage.
• Prior internship or exposure to ESG, sustainability initiatives, internal audit, risk advisory, or compliance-related work will be an added advantage.
• Fresh graduates with a keen interest in ESG, sustainability, governance, and risk management are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to conduct research, interpret regulations and standards, and translate findings into clear and practical recommendations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to assess information and identify practical solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare professional reports, presentations, and client-facing documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with the ability to work with and analyse data.
• Professional qualifications or relevant certifications in sustainability, ESG, accounting, internal audit, risk management, or related fields will be an added advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Willingness to travel for client engagements and assignments, where required.
• Proficiency in Mandarin, both spoken and written, is highly preferred, as the role involves liaising with Mandarin-speaking clients.