Associate Director

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 Climate Change and Sustainability services team we have an exciting opportunity for an **Associate Director** to join our team, with a primary focus on leading our assurance services.

**How You’re Extraordinary**

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

- Knowledge and experience of international sustainability frameworks and guidelines and standards. Knowledge of the following would be beneficial: International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI), Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), 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),
- Ability to conduct technical and high-quality analysis of ESG processes and data measurement, including benchmarking organisational performance.
- Strong assurance knowledge and experience including planning, risk assessments, designing the assurance approach and procedures, testing and analysis, review and reporting.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, particularly when communicating on an engagement to a wide range of stakeholders from C-Level and 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 and train junior team members.
- A curious mind, seeking to expand their knowledge of sustainability, to push the forefront of sustainable practice.

**Qualifications**:

- Applicants with tertiary qualification in science, engineering, accounting or commerce is advantageous.

**Additional Information**:
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.

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