Senior Associate - Assurance, Sustainability

Ngākōreromotēneitūranga/ About the role

It’san incredibly exciting time to join PwC as we help our clientsgaininsights into theimpact of sustainability on theirbusiness,while also helping them make a positive contribution to the environment and society.  

ESG Reporting & Assurance brings this to life byprovidingsubject matterexpertiseon sustainability reporting tohelp clientsprotect and strengthensustainability-critical business reporting, from people to performance, systems to strategy and business risk to business resilience.

Your day-to-day could include:

• Working closely with a range ofclientsand client engagement teamswhoreportin accordance witharange ofsustainabilityframeworkssuch asAotearoa New Zealand Climate Standardsand the Australian Sustainability ReportingStandards,often using the GHG Protocol and PCAF measurement standards.

• Supportingengagement teamsas a subject matter expert as they deliverboth limited and reasonable assurance engagements ofclients’sustainabilityreportsin accordance withInternational Auditing Standards (ISAE(NZ)3000/3410)andISSA (NZ)5000..

• Building strong relationships with clientsand our community ofPwC’sglobal subject matter experts.

• Staying ahead of reporting trends, challenges in sustainability reporting and working with other subject matter experts,clientsand auditors to solve complexreportingproblems andidentifypragmatic solutions.

Ngāpūkengakakaweamaiekoe, kawhakawhanakehiarāneiitēneitūranga/Skills you will bring or develop in this role

• 3+ years of work experiencefor a large, globalauditing firm oraconsultingfirmfocused on greenhouse gas emissionsin accordance withthe GHG Protocolandothersustainability reporting or assurance. 

• A strong interest and willingness to develop yoursustainabilityreporting knowledge and experienceas an expert in this field. 

• A relevantBachelor'squalification in accounting, sustainabilityor aclosely-relatedsubject.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

• Sustainability reporting is an evolving area. We are looking for candidates who are exciting by the challenge of a new area, and who are able to work on technical and complex matters independently(with guidance and support from the SR&A broader team), useinformationavailableand applyjudgmenttofindsolutionswhere the answers are not always clear.

Ngāāhuatangahirahiraotemahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ

• Rewards- Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals

• Growth- Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways

• Wellbeing-$250 annual wellbeing allowance;Life & income protection;Sonder/EAP/Headspace;15days’paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies)

• Reputation- PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us andyou’llaccelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems.

• Flexibility- Flexible working; supportive coaching culture

• Time off-Twopaidrecognition daysoffprovided each yearduring ourannual summer shutdown period;purchaseup to two extra weeks’ annual leave

• Whānau & community- Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave