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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 whole,is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud (that can take the form of "greenwashing") or error, and to issue an auditor’s 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 isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow. Skills 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 Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements. We are looking for an extremely self-motivated individual who will relish the opportunity to join a growing part of the PwC business, using their skills in developing key internal relationships. You will play an integral role in PwC’s ESG services provided to clients. Understand the process workflow related to work requests from initiation through completion, understand how workflow is managed within the firm's workflow management tool, understand optimal and required manner in which to document results of work performed Participate in a wide range of projects and collaborate across multiple work streams or teams ; consistently demonstrating creative thinking, individual initiative and timely completion of assigned work Consistently demonstrate teamwork dynamics by working as a team meber: understand personal and team roles; contribute to a positive working environment by building solid relationships with team members; and proactively seek guidance, clarification and feedback. Serve as participant on communications with numerous engagement teams The individual should have the ability to work effectively under pressure without compromising professional standards or quality of the work being performed. As part of the ESG team members will assist territory engagement teams with multiple ESG specific related activities as given below. Desktop research including both qualitative and quantitative aspect of various ESG / sustainability matrices (GHG, D&I etc.) for companies in diversified sectors and comparing with multiple framework and rating requirement to support the landscape assessment Supporting the assurance process for non-financial data including substantive testing / analytical Procedures / test of details for various ESG / Sustainability matrices (GHG, D&I, Waste, Water, Biodiversity etc) GHG Inventory Workbook and IMP preparation as per GHG protocol Documentation of current ESG process, creation of guidelines, checklists, policies, procedures, and other related program content, to align with best practice and frameworks as part of ESG readiness program Perform work and provide related deliverables in accordance with SDC User Guide instructions as applied to engagement team 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 developmental opportunities Requirements Bachelors or Masters Degree in Accounting and Statistics/ Sustainability Management and related fields / Management Information Systems/Engineering Minimum 4 years’ experience in the domains mentioned in the Job Description above – Candidates with “Big 4” or equivalent experience 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, GHG protocol and ESG ratings (MSCI, Sustainalytics) etc Basic understanding of audit concepts, business processes and regulations specific to non-financial data Basic understanding of concept of carbon neutrality and Net Zero, environmental due diligence Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of products (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.). including basic understanding of data visualization and analytics. Strong excel skill including an understanding of the v-lookup, text, reference, Match, Index and logical and information functionality in excel. Team Player, committed to provide high quality and adhering to engagement deadlines Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; A highly motivated team player with excellent oral and written communication skills; Willing to take up additional responsibilities; Demonstrates high attention to detail and ability to handle large amounts of technical information Show more Show less
