Senior Associate - Assurance - SR&A

<p>Kia ora,</p><p><br></p><p>Do more than take the next step. Take the next leap. Explore careers at PwC New Zealand.</p><p>At PwC, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a place to keep growing. You’ll learn from the best, take on meaningful challenges, and make a lasting impact for our clients, our communities, and Aotearoa.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Ngā kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role</strong></p><p><br></p><p>It’s an incredibly exciting time to join PwC as we help our clients gain insights into the impact of sustainability on their business, while also helping them make a positive contribution to the environment and society.</p><p><br></p><p>ESG Reporting &amp; Assurance brings this to life by providing subject matter expertise on sustainability reporting to help clients protect and strengthen sustainability-critical business reporting, from people to performance, systems to strategy and business risk to business resilience.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Your day-to-day could include:</strong></p><ul><li>Working closely with a range of clients and client engagement teams who report in accordance with a range of sustainability frameworks such as Aotearoa New Zealand Climate Standards and the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards, often using the GHG Protocol and PCAF measurement standards.</li><li>Supporting engagement teams as a subject matter expert as they deliver both limited and reasonable assurance engagements of clients’ sustainability reports in accordance with International Auditing Standards (ISAE (NZ) 3000/3410) and ISSA (NZ) 5000..</li><li>Building strong relationships with clients and our community of PwC’s global subject matter experts.</li><li>Staying ahead of reporting trends, challenges in sustainability reporting and working with other subject matter experts, clients and auditors to solve complex reporting problems and identify pragmatic solutions.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Ngā pūkenga ka kawea mai e koe, ka whakawhanakehia rānei i tēnei tūranga / Skills you will bring or develop in this role</strong></p><ul><li>3+ years of work experience for a large, global auditing firm or a consulting firm focused on greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with the GHG Protocol and other sustainability reporting or assurance.</li><li>A strong interest and willingness to develop your sustainability reporting knowledge and experience as an expert in this field.</li><li>A relevant Bachelor's qualification in accounting, sustainability or a closely-related subject.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English</li><li>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&amp;A broader team), use information available and apply judgment to find solutions where the answers are not always clear.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Rewards</strong> - Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts &amp; deals</li><li><strong>Growth</strong> - Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways</li><li><strong>Wellbeing</strong> - $250 annual wellbeing allowance; Life &amp; income protection; Sonder/EAP/Headspace; 15 days’ paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies)</li><li><strong>Reputation</strong> - PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us and you’ll accelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems.</li><li><strong>Flexibility</strong> - Flexible working; supportive coaching culture</li><li><strong>Time off</strong> - Two paid recognition days off provided each year during our annual summer shutdown period; purchase up to two extra weeks’ annual leave</li><li><strong>Whānau &amp; community</strong> - Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Mō te aha tāu e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for?</strong></p><p>Hit Apply now. To learn how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC, visit our careers site at https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html.</p><p><br></p><p>Grow here. Go further.</p><p></p>