Audit & Assurance - Sustainability - Senior Associate - Dublin, Ireland - PwC Ireland

Description

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Our collective blend of expertise and experience makes PwC a great place to work. PwC Ireland welcomes top talent from all backgrounds to join us at the start of what will be your lifelong journey of development and discovery. Let's see where your talent could take you.

Job Description & Summary

A career within Process Assurance services, will enable you to assist clients in optimising control activities, organisational strategy, and policies and procedures. You'll conduct transaction testing, perform readiness assessments, and leverage various technical Information Technology controls (e.g. databases, operating systems, data warehouses, and reporting tools) in order to help our clients achieve optimal operational efficiency.

Transitioning to a more sustainable and low carbon world is imperative for us to ensure that our planet's ecosystem and natural resources are protected for current and future generations. We all need to play our part.

At PwC, in addition to our net zero and sustainability commitments, the biggest impact we make on Sustainability and ESG is through the work that we do with our clients. Companies need to drive ESG into the heart of their businesses. Success requires strategy through execution and a commitment to identify, measure and prove their progress against ESG targets. We advise and support our clients on their net zero and sustainability journeys.

We work across our global teams forming multidisciplinary teams of sustainability experts to deliver the best solutions to our clients. By joining us, you will support and further enhance our delivery of trusted solutions to assist our clients with risk management and reporting.

As a Senior Associate in this area, the role will include the following:

• Critical thinking, analysis and problem solving to help shape the current strategy for our clients
• Identify ESG gaps in the market and support opportunities to create value propositions
• Strong team player with ability to deliver quality and timely work to bring projects in on time and in budget
• Dedicate time to build PwC's profile publicly through supporting the business development activities of the team
• Support Thought Leader abilities through research in relation to sustainability and non-financial reporting on ESG issues including:
• Non-financial reporting, processes and controls
• Current and emerging reporting frameworks which may include GRI, SASB, integrated reporting, TCFD and SDGs
• Support client research and benchmarking to enable discussions with key people in this space
• Develop areas of expertise through which will lead workstreams over time

Essential Skills and Experience

• The Senior Associate grade requires a minimum of 3+ years relevant experience
• The successful candidates will be qualified in some aspect of climate change, sustainability or ESG (or equivalent)
• Developing and overseeing the successful execution of project plans, budgets, deliverables, staffing, billing and collections; and,
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral), the ability to deal with people across all levels of an organisation, a genuine interest in providing high quality service to clients, be commercially aware, show initiative, and be able to drive projects from commencement to completion
• Be a strong team player

Unlock your potential with PwC Ireland:

We believe that challenges are better solved together We're inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you'll be a part of amazing teams encouraged to collaborate and innovate in a way that creates powerful solutions and makes a positive impact. This purpose-led work, and our continuous development and encouragement, will help unlock your potential and take your career to the next level.

Enjoy PwC's perks:

We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive employee benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at . ).

Being appreciated for being you:

Our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We believe this so much that we have signed up for the Business in the Community Elevate Pledge. )

You can learn more about our culture of belonging and explore our range of inclusive programmes, initiatives, employee resource groups and more at our website.

Avoid the confidence gap; you do not have to match all the listed requirements exactly to apply, we'd love to hear from you

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please email us for more information.

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

PwC Ireland is committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work. Working together in an inclusive environment enables us to harness the collective and complementary skills, knowledge, background, and networks of our people.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the "Apply" button below.