IFRS S1/S2 Compliance and ESG Specialist

About this role

The role oversees the implementation and continuous improvement of sustainability-related financial disclosures for Dangote Industries Limited, in line with IFRS S1/S2 and ISSB standards, and applicable ESG frameworks. It covers multiple business units including cement, oil refining, fertiliser, sugar and salt, and aligns with the FRCN adoption roadmap. The position integrates ESG information into corporate reporting, financial planning, risk management, investor communications and strategic decision-making. It involves leading readiness activities, data governance, and assurance processes to deliver investor-grade, assurance-ready disclosures. The role reports to the Group CFO and requires coordinating across business units and with external auditors and regulators.

What you would do

• Lead the Group-wide implementation of IFRS S1 and S2 reporting and maintain sustainability disclosure protocols.
• Conduct readiness assessments and gap analyses across business units and manage the materiality process under IFRS S2.
• Track the transition timeline against the FRCN ISSB adoption roadmap and escalate schedule risks to the Group CFO.
• Monitor developments from ISSB, IFRS Foundation, regulators and market bodies relevant to disclosures.
• Coordinate ESG, sustainability, integrated and climate-related disclosures across the Group; develop templates, calendars and evidence requirements.
• Review disclosures for completeness and audit readiness; coordinate consolidation and publication of reports.
• Lead discovery and reporting of climate-related risks, opportunities, metrics and targets; support scenario analysis and transition planning disclosures.
• Own the Group's greenhouse gas inventory (Scope 1, 2, 3) and track decarbonisation progress against commitments.
• Establish data governance, controls and documentation standards for ESG reporting; ensure data quality and traceability.
• Coordinate internal and external assurance engagements; support selection of assurance providers and remediation of findings.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, sustainability or related field; master’s degree is advantageous.
• Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CPA or CFA are desirable but not mandatory.
• 7–10 years of experience in finance, ESG reporting or sustainability disclosures; at least 3–5 years with IFRS S1/S2, GRI, SASB/ISSB or similar frameworks.
• Experience with auditors, regulators, lenders and senior management in a complex, multi-business organisation; heavy industry exposure is advantageous.

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