Audit and Assurance - Sustainability Assurance - Senior Associate

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements internal controls and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls.

In sustainability assurance you will focus on obtaining limited or reasonable assurance about whether sustainability reporting for selected KPIs or as a wholeis free from material misstatement whether due to fraud (that can take the form of greenwashing) or error and to issue an auditors opinion in order to help organisations and their stakeholders build trust in their sustainability strategy and performance while complying with relevant regulations. Your work will include assessing the existence of of gaps between disclosure and sustainability reporting frameworks assessing materiality analysis and reporting process testing data quality and controls.

Focused on relationships you are building meaningful client connections and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations you are growing your personal brand deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity you are comfortable when the path forward isnt clear you ask questions and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills knowledge and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives needs and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firms code of conduct and independence requirements.

We are looking for an extremely self-motivated individualwho will relish the opportunity to join a growing part of thePwC business using their skills in developing key internalrelationships.
You will play an integral role in PwCs ESG servicesprovided to clients.
Understand the process workflow related to work requestsfrom initiation through completion understand howworkflow is managed within the firms workflowmanagement tool understand optimal and required mannerin which to document results of work performed
Participate in a wide range of projects and collaborate acrossmultiple work streams or teams ; consistently demonstratingcreative thinking individual initiative and timely completionof assigned work
Consistently demonstrate teamwork dynamics by workingas a team meber: understand personal and team roles;contribute to a positive working environment by buildingsolid relationships with team members; and proactivelyseek guidance clarification and feedback.
Serve as participant on communications with numerousengagement teams
The individual should have the ability to work effectivelyunder pressure without compromising professional standardsor quality of the work being performed.
As part of the ESG team members will assist territoryengagement teams with multiple ESG specific relatedactivities as given below.
Desktop research including both qualitative and quantitativeaspect of various ESG / sustainability matrices (GHG D&Ietc.) for companies in diversified sectors and comparing withmultiple framework and rating requirement to support thelandscape assessment
Supporting the assurance process for non-financial dataincluding substantive testing / analytical Procedures / test ofdetails for various ESG / Sustainability matrices (GHG D&IWaste Water Biodiversity etc)
GHG Inventory Workbook and IMP preparation as per GHGprotocol
Documentation of current ESG process creation ofguidelines checklists policies procedures and other relatedprogram content to align with best practice and frameworksas part of ESG readiness program
Perform work and provide related deliverables in accordancewith SDC User Guide instructions as applied to engagementteam work request submissions
Maintain working knowledge of SDC User Guides
Monitor time and manage deadlines
Adhere to PwC SDC policies and procedures
Participate in training coaching and other developmentalopportunities
Requirements
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Accounting and Statistics/Sustainability Management and related fields / ManagementInformation Systems/Engineering
Minimum 4 years experience in the domains mentioned in the Job Description above Candidates with Big 4 or equivalentexperience would be preferred
Certification(s) preferred:
SASB FSA Level 1 /Level 2
Chartered Accountant
ISO 14064 Greenhouse Gas Validation and Verification
GRI/TCFD Certification
ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
Knowledge Required:
Detailed knowledge of Global sustainability frameworks /standard such as CSRD ESRS SASB TCFD CDP GRI GHGprotocol and ESG ratings (MSCI Sustainalytics) etc
Basic understanding of audit concepts business processes andregulations specific to non-financial data
Basic understanding of concept of carbon neutrality and Net Zeroenvironmental due diligence
Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of products (i.e. WordExcel PowerPoint Visio etc.). including basic understanding ofdata visualization and analytics. Strong excel skill including anunderstanding of the v-lookup text reference Match Index andlogical and information functionality in excel.
Team Player committed to provide high quality and adhering toengagement deadlines
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills;
A highly motivated team player with excellent oral and writtencommunication skills;
Willing to take up additional responsibilities;
Demonstrates high attention to detail and ability to handle largeamounts of technical information

Education (if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Active Listening Analytical Thinking Climate Change Climate Change Risk Management Communication Compliance Auditing Creativity Data Analysis and Interpretation Data Ingestion Data Modeling Data Quality Data Transformation Data Visualization Double Materiality Assessment Embracing Change Emotional Regulation Empathy Environmental Geoscience Environmental Regulation GHG Reporting Green Taxonomy Inclusion Intellectual Curiosity 8 more

Desired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

Government Clearance Required

Job Posting End Date