Senior Consultant - ESG Assurance

The growing influence of non-financial issues, including environmental performance and social impact, is reshaping the business landscape, affecting financial performance and long-term business success for our clients and communities. As markets move towards a greater focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks, our Climate Change and Sustainability services team helps our clients bring a high level of rigour and robustness to ESG information collection, measurement and reporting. This is where you come in.

Your Opportunity

To support our vibrant and growing ESG and Sustainability services team we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Consultant to join our team in Melbourne.

As a Senior Consultant within our team you will have the opportunity to support the delivery of ESG advisory services,  apply your technical knowledge in leading assurance projects, to build trusted networks with our prestigious clients and to grow your personal knowledge in this dynamic and exciting field.

How are you Extraordinary 

With an enthusiasm to deliver quality, you are technically minded, detail focused, interested in working with a broad range of industries for some Australia’s largest and ESG focused companies. You will have:

• Strong assurance knowledge and experience including planning, risk assessments, designing the assurance approach and procedures, testing and analysis and reporting.
• Ability to conduct technical and high-quality analysis of ESG processes and data measurement, investment principles and strategies, including benchmarking organisational performance.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, particularly when communicating on an engagement to a wide range of stakeholders from senior management to project managers.
• A strong passion for sustainability and ESG issues
• Strong ability to engage with clients and develop meaningful relationships to aid in business development.
• A demonstrated track record of successfully working as part of a team, including the ability to mentor junior team members
• A curious mind, seeking to expand their knowledge of sustainability, to push the forefront of sustainable practice.
• Knowledge of and experience with international sustainability and assurance guidelines and standards such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI), Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmarks (GRESB), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Scheme, Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) and Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), International and Australian Auditing Standards (ISAE and ASAE).

Appropriate tertiary qualification (science, engineering or commerce)

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.