Management Level

Senior Associate

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.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Purpose of Job

To perform decommissioning, asset retirement, mine rehabilitation and closure liability assessments and audits. Perform reviews of environmental license and permit condition compliance auditing processes related to closure. To support sustainability and integrated reporting client engagements, mainly in the areas of auditing of contents and non-financial data.

Key Outputs

Auditing of asset retirement, mine rehabilitation and closure liability estimations. Includes the auditing of systems, controls and quantitative and qualitative data and information, along with assessing the liability estimation report content as a whole.

Auditing of non-financial data information for use in integrated reports. Includes the auditing of systems, controls and quantitative and qualitative data and information.

Supporting the broader team on methodology will involve developing tools and techniques, presenting on internal training, being part of internal teams to evolve and develop this specialty and being the technical support to specific engagements.

Specific outputs with regard to client assignments include:

Ensuring proper planning and documentation of fieldwork. Managing teams.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 membersDelivering value added services to clients. Building and maintaining relationships with clients.

Experience

3-5 years working experience in related fields; i.e. decommissioning, mine closure, sustainability and non-financial assurance.

Qualifications

B.Sc (Env), M.Sc (Env) or related

Competencies / Attributes

Practical understanding of environmental legal requirements Experience in mine closure and rehabilitation liability estimationsAware of auditing methodology and documentationStrong technical skills in the area of sustainability principlesStrong interpersonal and communication skills, including written documentsAbility to work under pressure.Attention to detail and willingness to work overtime.ISO 14001 Management System experience (will be an advantage)Knowledge of contaminated land and groundwater impact liability estimation (will be an advantage)Experience in performing EMP performance assessments, ROD and environmental performance reviews, water use compliance audits and waste license compliance auditsAuditor characteristics as specified in ISO 19011Building and sustaining relationshipsBeing passionate about customer serviceLeading and contributing to team successDeveloping self and others through coachingAcquiring and applying commercial and technical expertiseBeing curious – learning, sharing and innovatingDemonstrating courage and integrityAcquiring and applying commercial and technical expertiseWilling to travel

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

February 28, 2025