KPMG Australia
Financial Services
Manager-ESGAssurance
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“Manager - ESG Assurance at KPMG Australia. Skills: ESG Assurance, Sustainability, Auditing Standards. Build trusted networks with clients. Project manage assurance engagements”
What You'll Achieve.
Enhance reporting and communication; Enhance credibility of reported information; Achieve positive outcomes
Industry & Context.
Big-picture thinking
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience with Emissions assurance audits, Knowledge of international sustainability frameworks, Practical ability to apply International Auditing Standards, Practical ability to apply Australian Auditing Standards, Assurance knowledge and experience
Nice to Have
Knowledge of Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS), Knowledge of International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), Knowledge of Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Knowledge of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Knowledge of UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI), Knowledge of Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Knowledge of Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmarks (GRESB), Knowledge of Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), Knowledge of National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Scheme, Knowledge of Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF), Knowledge of Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
What You'll Do.
Build trusted networks with clients
Project manage assurance engagements
Apply technical knowledge in assurance projects
Grow personal knowledge
Establish project details
Establish performance measurement baselines
Establish key milestones
Establish work breakdown structures
Establish resource planning
Conduct technical analysis of ESG processes
Conduct high-quality analysis of ESG processes
Conduct analysis of ESG data measurement
Conduct benchmarking of organisational performance
Plan assurance engagements
Assess assurance risks
Design assurance approach
Design assurance procedures
Perform testing and analysis
Review assurance work
Report on assurance findings
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal stakeholders; External stakeholders; Diverse colleagues
Communication Scope
Tailoring communication
Process & Methodology
Project management, Quality delivery, Work breakdown structures, Resource planning
Full Job Description
Our ESG Advisory & Assurance (Sustainability) team works with organisations to help them manage the risks and opportunities associated with non-financial issues, and to enhance all aspects of reporting and communication. We also provide assurance services for a range of non-financial disclosures, reports and regulatory filings to enhance the credibility of reported information. At KPMG we believe that business has a vital role to play in solving social and environmental problems. Our Sustainability team are innovative and forward-thinking leaders in Corporate Citizenship, harnessing the energy and capabilities of our people to achieve positive outcomes for the community. Your Opportunity To support our vibrant and growing Climate Change and Sustainability services team we have an exciting opportunity for a Manager to join our team in Sydney. As a Manager within our team you will have the opportunity to build trusted networks with our prestigious clients, project manage assurance engagements from end to end, apply your technical knowledge in leading assurance projects, and grow your personal knowledge in this dynamic and exciting field. How are you extraordinary? * You are a relationship builder, with keen communication skills and the knack for building and managing relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders. * You are a people-person with a love of sharing your Sustainability Assurance insight and tailoring your communication appropriately for subject matter experts and clients who want to learn more. * You are focused on project management and quality delivery, with an ability for big-picture thinking and the accountability to see projects through from beginning to end; such as establishing project details, performance measurement baselines, key milestones, work breakdown structures, and resource planning. Your Experience At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits
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