Director - Sustainability Reporting and Assurance

Our ESG Advisory & Assurance (Sustainability) team work with organisations to help them manage the risks and opportunities associated with non-financial issues, and to enhance all aspects of Reporting and communication. We also provide assurance services for overall non-financial disclosures to enhance the credibility of reported information. At KPMG we believe that business has a vital role to play in solving social and environmental problems. Our Sustainability team are innovative and forward-thinking leaders in Corporate Citizenship, harnessing the energy and capabilities of our people to achieve positive outcomes for the community.

The role in context:

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 a Director to join our team, with a primary focus on leading our Reporting and Assurance services.

As a Director within our team you will have the opportunity to drive business development in the fast-moving service line of Sustainability Reporting and Assurance across a range of sectors assisting clients with the application of reporting frameworks like Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards, Global Reporting Initiative Standards and others.

You will be expected to apply your technical knowledge and relationship-building expertise as you lead Reporting and Assurance engagements, build trusted networks with our prestigious clients and grow your personal knowledge in this dynamic and exciting field.  Your Reporting and Assurance knowledge will also be leveraged to grow client relationships in the advisory side of the business, and for non-assurance clients. Finally, as a Director, you will be expected to play a pivotal role in the development, training, and mentoring of our diverse and growing Climate Change & Sustainability practice.

How are you extraordinary?

• You are a kind and compassionate leader with a passion for continually growing your leadership skills to get the best out of a diverse and multidisciplinary team.
• You are a strategic critical thinker, and love using that skill to solve complex problems and plan for the future.
• You are a relationship builder, with keen communication skills and the knack for building and managing relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

Your Experience

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 and Australian sustainability frameworks and guidelines and standards is essential. Demonstrable experience of some or all of the following would be considered favourably:  International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS),Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Scheme, Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) and Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).
• Exceptional assurance knowledge and experience including planning, risk assessments, designing the assurance approach and procedures, testing and analysis, review and reporting. Knowledge of and practical ability to apply International and/or Australian Auditing Standards (ISAE and ASAE) is essential.
• Ability to conduct technical and high-quality analysis of sustainability-related processes and data measurement across a wide range of metrics, including benchmarking organisational performance.
• Strategic thinking in relation to developing sustainability-related Reporting and Assurance services in specific sectors and/or jurisdictions
• Proven ability to lead the thinking and relationships with C-Level / Board / Executives.

We are looking for applicants that have Tertiary qualifications.

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.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Support Team.

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