OUR VALUE PROPOSITION

At RSM, our purpose is to instil confidence in a world of change for both our clients and our people.

RSM Australia supports a people-centric and collaborative culture where we are committed to empowering and developing you. As a leading professional services firm, we connect you to an extensive network of global resources and invest in your future. We value the meaningful work that you do and encourage you to be a part of the change.

Our value proposition is our commitment to you; it highlights the experiences, benefits, and value that you can expect as part of RSM. This is underpinned by our three values – integrity in everything that we do, supporting clients everywhere, and developing and valuing everyone.

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a key position of the division with responsibility for conducting assurance and advisory procedures, effectively working with clients, projects and staff, with a focus on climate change, sustainability, energy and environment related engagements. High requirements of research, planning and delivering risk advisory services (i.e. fieldwork). ESG and Climate Services Consultants also have a responsibility for conducting detailed audit procedures, client contact, data analysis and liaising with third parties.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct various risk consulting, audit and assurance engagements (e.g. compliance, assurance, consulting, etc) with a focus on those in the energy, climate change and sustainability field) simultaneously with numerous engagement team members, including planning, execution and scheduling staff. In particular, this will include assisting on limited and reasonable assurance engagements under schemes such as:

NSW Energy Savings Scheme (ESS)

Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme (formerly the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF));

National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme (NGERS);

Safeguard Mechanism;

Renewable Energy Target (RET); and

Climate Active;

Assistance in developing advice and providing assurance on ESG and sustainability reporting under frameworks and standards such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), IFRS Sustainability Standards and Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD);

Maintain strong budgetary discipline ensuring there are no major over runs. Ability to plan effective and realistic budgets;

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/Principal/Manager;

Identifies potential issues and documenting issue and proposed recommendation for Partner/Management attention;

Draft engagement reports in conjunction with Partner/Principal/Manager that provide practical and commercial business advice;

Identifies and refers ethical and conflict issues to Partner/Principal and/or Manager;

Develop a detailed understanding of client systems, processes and internal control environment;

Keep on top of key industry factors;

Assist Partner/Principal and/or Managers in business development and marketing activities; and

Contributes to meetings and ability to make effective presentations

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Essential

Business / Commerce and/or Environmental/Engineering degree

Desirable

Completed CA or relevant equivalent

DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES:

Essential

2+ year’s assurance or technical advisory experience preferably within Professional Services or a relevant industry position

Understanding of environment and energy compliance and reporting requirements and legislation.

Strong communication skills, written and verbal

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Strong process mapping skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Strong understanding of effective governance processes and controls, including compliance operational and performance focused reviews

Strong understanding of risk management (risk assessment, mitigation and remediation) and the ISO 31000 Risk Management Standard

Ability to utilise resources to optimise engagement outcomes through self-management;

Ability to value add by providing practical recommendations;

Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Visio

Desirable

Previous experience working effectively within a team

Experience in data analytics using IDEA or ACL

How to apply:

Please click on the “apply” button and complete our online application form.

Agencies, thank you for thinking of us, but our recruitment is managed internally, and we will reach out to our preferred suppliers if we need assistance.

Salary guide : $67,000-$77,000 exclusive of superannuation.