Climate Change and Sustainability Risk Advisory Senior Manager

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia RSM Full time

Senior Consultant Role at RSM


RSM is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to join our team in a key position of the division with responsibility for effectively managing clients, projects and staff, with a focus on climate change, sustainability, energy and environment related engagements.


Key Responsibilities:



  • Conduct various risk consulting and assurance engagements (e.g. assurance, internal audit, consulting and compliance with a focus on those in the climate change and sustainability field) simultaneously with numerous engagement team members, including planning, execution and scheduling staff.
  • Assist on limited and reasonable assurance engagements under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme (NGERS), the Energy Savings Scheme (ESS), the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme, Safeguard Mechanism, Accounting for Nature, Climate Active and the Renewable Energy Target (RET) for clients in a timely and professional manner;
  • Advise on ESG, sustainable management and procurement to satisfy the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and sustainability reporting under frameworks such as the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD);
  • Advise on risks and opportunities related to the effects of climate change;
  • Manage and co-ordinate the team including training, mentoring and methodology compliance;
  • Maintain strong budgetary discipline ensuring there are no major over runs. Ability to plan effective and realistic budgets;
  • Monitors their team's staffing requirements and future resource planning issues;
  • Work with and influence clients at senior levels in different business environments;
  • Performs technical and operational reviews for a range of clients with differing risk profiles;
  • Maintenance and completion of Engagement Files (i.e. electronic working papers) within a timely manner for Manager/Partner review;
  • Summarises the key areas of the engagement for the Partner/Director/Manager;
  • Identifies potential issues and documenting issue and proposed recommendation for Partner/Management attention;
  • Draft engagement reports in conjunction with Partner/Director/Manager that provide practical and commercial business advice;
  • Identifies and refers ethical and conflict issues to Partner/Director and/or Manager;
  • Develop a detailed understanding of client systems, processes and internal control environment;
  • Keep on top of key industry factors;
  • Assist Partner/Director and/or Managers in business development and marketing activities; and
  • Contributes to meetings and ability to make effective presentations.

Education Requirements:


Essential qualifications include a Business / Commerce and/or Environmental/Engineering degree, and completed CA or relevant equivalent.


Demonstrated Experience & Attributes:


Evidence of 3+ year's assurance or advisory experience preferably within Professional Services or a relevant industry position, passion for ESG, carbon emissions, environmental and energy compliance and reporting requirements and legislation, strong communication skills, written and verbal, and strong process mapping and problem solving skills are essential.


Life at RSM:


RSM offers a great environment to build skills and confidence, helping our people achieve their best. We find trusted advisors to our clients, so it is critical for us to find the right people for the job on offer. Our network of offices across Australia and around the world allows us to offer a personal service to all our clients regardless of where they are.


Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per annum

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