Senior Auditor at BURN

BURN designs, manufactures, and distributes aspirational fuel-efficient cooking products that save lives and forests in the developing world.BURN has revolutionized the global cookstove sector by proving the business case for selling a high quality, locally manufactured and unsubsidized cookstoves.Since 2013, BURN has sold 200,000+ high quality, locally manu...

 

Senior Auditor

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience5 - 7 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit 

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.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to BURN on burnmanufacturing.applytojob.com to apply

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