Develop and implement structure, processes, and procedures to support EU CSRD and Taxonomy reporting., Develop and coordinate complex, group-wide sustainability reporting and taxonomy-related projects., Ensure readiness for audit and annual assurance of financial and non-financial data., Document processes, assumptions, analysis and conclusions to support auditability of data in accordance with relevant commercial codes and regulations., Educate, lead and coordinate group-wide and entity level activities to map and document data collection processes and analysis., Conduct data collection, analysis and prepare documentation for EU Taxonomy eligibility and alignment testing., Perform and document materiality tests for EU Taxonomy quarterly and annually., Review regulations and identify eligible products, services and investments that qualify for EU Taxonomy., Conduct data collection and analysis for EU Taxonomy eligibility and alignment testing., Educate, lead and coordinate group-wide and entity level activities to conduct data collection., Facilitate application of regulatory requirements, creating Messer specific questionnaires and leading internal sessions with entities in order to document product and policies related to sustainability attributes required by the regulation., Identify opportunities for automation for data collection and EU taxonomy reporting using SAP, Cognos or other financial related systems., Be responsible for the quality assurance of data from functional areas, regional experts, and subsidiaries., Prepare analysis, memos, commentaries, and support documentation for communication with auditors, internal and external audiences in support of audit procedures, management report, assurance and sustainability disclosures to various parties., Monitor regulatory landscape, understand implications and implement changes and updates in accordance with the regulatory requirements of the CSRD/EU Taxonomy, German Commercial Code (HGB), IFRS and other international relevant regulations., Define report approval workflows and sign off process for disclosures and reports., Support sustainability reporting and annual management report preparation., Collaborate with internal teams, subsidiaries, and external stakeholders on CSRD and EU Taxonomy compliance, including interactions with rating agencies., Work with Internal Controls teams to develop and implement CSRD-related control mechanisms., Partner with corporate and regional accounting and controlling teams to standardize processes and prepare ESG/CSRD/Taxonomy-related reports and executive presentations.
