Senior Consultant - ESG & Sustainability

About BDO

BDO UAE provides audit and assurance, advisory, tax and business outsourcing services to companies across all sectors of the economy.

As one of the world's leading audit and accounting organizations, we have clients of all types and sizes, from large corporate organizations to private businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals across various industry sectors.

From a global beginning in 1963 with five firms, today BDO extends across 166 countries and territories, with 115,661 people working out of 1,776 offices.

About the Role

BDO UAE is looking for passionate Senior Consultant to join their dynamic Sustainability & ESG team in the Dubai Office. This role entails the following responsibilities:

• Lead components of ESG engagements, including materiality assessments, ESG strategy development, and reporting, ensuring alignment with client objectives and regulatory expectations.
• Advise clients on ESG frameworks such as GRI, SASB, TCFD, CDP, and Integrated Reporting, helping them navigate evolving disclosure requirements.
• Conduct climate risk assessments and support clients in identifying ESG risks and opportunities, contributing to the development of resilient business strategies.
• Perform sustainability assurance procedures in line with ISAE 3000 and ISAE 3410, including planning, execution, and review of non-financial disclosures.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members; review their work and provide feedback to support their development and ensure quality outputs.
• Contribute to business development through proposal writing, presentations, and client meetings, helping to grow the ESG advisory portfolio.
• Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of client engagements and maintain project documentation, while proactively managing risks and client expectations.

Qualification & Key Attributes

• 3-4 years experience in Sustainability & ESG
• Strong project management and client communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead small teams.
• Deep understanding of ESG frameworks and reporting standards.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and quality.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant field (sustainability, engineering, business, environmental studies).
• ESG/Sustainability certification required.
• Demonstrated experience in ESG reporting, climate risk analysis, or sustainability strategy.

BDO's Story

The BDO story is truly remarkable one, built on solid foundations laid by our visionary founder. BDO is fundamentally a people-centric business with a proven track record of exceptional client service.

In 2018, we unveiled our leadership ambition: Our Dream - emphasizing that it's time for BDO to lead for our people to lead, each of us in our own right. Whether in our markets, through innovation, or as future advisors, our purpose, or WHY, drives us forward.

Our WHY is People helping People achieve their Dreams. Our WHY defines our identity serving as our motivation and guiding principle. This principle is at the heart of BDO because people's dreams matter to us.

We are driven to help our colleagues, clients, and communities become their fullest. At BDO, a career is distinguished by our unique culturea fusion of people, passion, and results that defines and shapes everything we do.

What It's Like to Work at BDO UAE

While many accounting firms offer professional services, few match our rich culture of opportunity, personal fulfillment, and long-term growth.

We are dedicated to the sustainable development of our people, respecting their talents and fostering their growth. Accountability and personal responsibility are encouraged at all levels, supported by structured career planning and training.

Our global culture respects local cultural nuances and strives to be ethical, socially, and environmentally responsible everywhere we operate.

At BDO UAE, our diverse team is united by a shared ambition to make a meaningful impact and become the industry's top choice.