Job Description & Summary

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.

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) encompasses critical global issues. At PwC, it offers an opportunity to build a purposeful career and tackle urgent challenges by transforming the economy and society. By fostering collaboration and innovative thinking, we assist clients in building trust in the climate transition, ensuring equitable progress towards Net Zero, and preparing our business for future challenges. As part of The New Equation, PwC is committing $12 billion globally over the next five years, creating over 100,000 new jobs to strengthen our ESG capabilities.

With this commitment in place, PwC is actively seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic ESG Associate who possesses C1 proficiency in German and a strong passion for sustainability to join our team. As an Associate, you'll become part of our community of problem solvers within one of our strategically important growth areas. Your impact will be felt by:

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement sustainability strategies and initiatives.

Monitor and report on ESG performance metrics.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote sustainable practices.

Conduct research and stay updated on the latest sustainability trends and regulations.

Prepare sustainability reports and presentations for management and stakeholders.

Requirements:

Proficiency in German at C1 level or higher, provable

Fluent in english

Strong passion for sustainability and environmental issues.

Strong analytical skills

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accountancy, Science, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

A supportive and collaborative work environment.

The chance to make a meaningful impact on our sustainability efforts.

International experience