Senior Associate- Climate Change and Sustainability Services- Sustainability Reporting - Assurance
Senior Associate- Climate Change and Sustainability Services- Sustainability Reporting - Assurance
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Job Description
At EY were all in to shape your future with confidence.
Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join EY and help to build a better working world.
The opportunity
We are currently seeking a qualified candidate who is able to demonstrate strong leadership qualities for an excellent career opportunity at the Senior Associate level. We can help you realize your potential. Our success is based on your success. Our work environment is designed to help high-performing people thrive.
EYs commitment to the quality and integrity of our services is exemplified by our methodologies and our rigorous quality controls applied to every client engagement. Together with our substantial investments in technology knowledge and learning resources for our professionals we deliver high quality services for our clients and their stakeholders.
Your key responsibilities
You will be part of a team working across geographies and industries to deliver service offerings over sustainability or ESG metrics including limited and reasonable assurance pre-assessments and agreed-upon this role your key responsibilities will include:
- Understanding client processes and designing and executing assurance procedures to address key risks in accordance with ISAE 3000 and ISAE 3410 standards (or Canadian equivalent)
- Identifying gaps in data calculation methodologies processes controls and disclosures to provide findings and recommendations
- Assisting in the planning of the engagement and monitoring progress against the plan and ensuring key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes
- Building and maintaining strong working relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels
- Using technology to continually learn share knowledge with team members and enhance service delivery
- Preparing high-quality internal work products and client deliverables including written reports presentation materials and proposals
- Staying informed of current business and industry trends in sustainability including regulatory reporting developments relevant to our clients
- Conducting research and benchmarking to develop insights and leading practices
Skills and attributes for success
- Bachelors degree in Business Accounting Sustainability Environmental Science Engineering or a related field
- 3 years of experience executing financial and/or sustainability assurance services or sustainability reporting
- Base knowledge of and desire to continue to expand technical expertise in relevant sustainability reporting standards and frameworks (e.g. GHG Protocol PCAF GRI SASB ISSB TCFD etc.)
- Strong analytical skills and ability to develop insights from data and research
- Exemplary verbal and written communication skills and ability to summarize findings and recommendations effectively and concisely in deliverables
- Self-starter who takes ownership for tasks and team performance and can manage working on multiple engagements concurrently
- Team player and leader that can successfully guide the work of others and is committed to achieving common goals
- Professionalism and poise in working with and presenting to clients and colleagues
- Proficient in Excel Word and PowerPoint
- CPA designation is considered an asset
- Accreditation and/or training on ISO 14064-3 and ISO 14065 is considered an asset
- This role involves interaction with clients operating nationally fluency in French is considered an asset but not a requirement for this position.
What we offer you
The EY benefits package is designed to support your physical emotional financial and social wellbeing. Our extensive benefits include comprehensive medical dental and prescription drug coverage as well as mental health benefits a robust Employee Assistance Program and group savings plans to promote your overall wellbeing. We offer generous time off including personal days vacation days and additional firm-wide holidays along with the option to purchase extra vacation days. Employees can take advantage of EYs exclusive learning programs tailored just for them. We also provide internal opportunities for career development and advancement enabling you to grow within the firm. Get involved in meaningful volunteering through EY Ripples and make a positive impact in the community.
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Diversity and Inclusion at EY
Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. Were committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued policies and practices are equitable and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism advancing gender equity and women in leadership advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA community promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations Inuit and Mtis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences abilities backgrounds and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.
EY Building a better working world
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients people society and the planet while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data AI and advanced technology EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance consulting tax strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights a globally connected multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
