Manager: Esg Assurance

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


Line of Service Assurance

Industry/Sector EUR X-Sector

Specialism Conduct and Compliance

Management Level Manager

& Summary A career in our Sustainability practice, within Risk Assurance Compliance and Analytics services, will provide you with the opportunity to assist clients in developing analytics and technology solutions that help them detect, monitor, and predict risk. Using advanced technology, wexe2x80x99re able to focus on establishing the right controls, processes and structures for our clients to ensure that decisions are based on accurate information and assure that information provided to third parties is accurate, complete, and can be trusted.

Our team helps organisations plan, source, deliver, finance and measure the wider impact of products and services. Wexe2x80x99re helping to future proof businesses by making them more resilient and sustainable. Youxe2x80x99ll focus on identifying and prioritising sustainability issues, setting goals that support alignment and integration of the sustainability vision into overall corporate strategy, and implementing processes, controls, systems, and dashboards to measure progress for consistent and accurate reporting.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

  • Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.
  • Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.
  • Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.
  • Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.
  • Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.
  • Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm's/client's expectations.
  • Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
  • Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.
  • Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.
  • Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.
  • Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
Role Summary:

We believe that challenges are better solved together. That's why you'll join a diverse, global community of solvers - an unexpected mix of people that come together to build trust in society and solve important problems. In a place where you are encouraged to lead with your heart and values. And where your unique skills are developed and put to work in unexpected and exciting ways, superpowered by technology.

Qualifications / Certifications required:

CA (SA) (qualified or trained) / Internal audit (qualified or trained) / BCom

Experience required:

Minimum of 12 months post article experience in related field, i.e., sustainable development, financial and non-financial assurance of ESG reports, integrated reports.

Responsibilities of role:

To support sustainability and integrated reporting client engagements, mainly in the areas of auditing of contents of sustainable development reports and providing advice on sustainability issues.

Skill sets required:

Auditing of sustainable development reports includes the auditing of systems, controls and quantitative and qualitative data and information, along with assessing the report content. Candidate should have practical and technical experience in ESG reporting, GRI Standards, SASB, Climate Bonds and/or Green Bond verification, TCFD and sustainability report assurance (ISAE3000).

Specific outputs with regard to client assignments include:

Ensuring proper and timely documentation of fieldwork, including the audit of key performance indicators.

Identifying weaknesses in procedures, systems and controls.

Assessing and analysing information obtained and interpreting findings.

Performing gap analysis between current state and desired future state.

Attending and documenting meetings with Senior Execs and Board members

Compiling management reports

Leading site visits

Coaching junior team members

Role related attributes:

Aware of auditing methodology and documentation

Strong technical skills in the area of sustainability principles

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including written documents

Ability to work under pressure.

Attention to detail and willingness to work overtime.

Career driven with strong focus on personal development

Building and sustaining relationships

Being passionate about customer service

Being curious xe2x80x93 learning, sharing and innovating

Demonstrating courage and integrity

Acquiring and applying commercial and technical expertise

Being open-minded, practical and agile with change

Willing to travel

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No

Government Clearance Required? Yes

Job Posting End Date September 16, 2023

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1258670
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned