Senior Consultant - Climate Change & Sustainability

This is a key position of the division with responsibility for conducting technical assurance and advisory procedures, effectively managing 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 Senior Consultants also have a responsibility for extensive client contact, site visits, staff training and liaising with third parties.

OUR VALUE PROPOSITION

At RSM, our purpose is to instill 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct various risk consulting and assurance engagements (e.g. compliance, assurance, consulting, etc) with a focus on those in the Climate Change and sustainability field) simultaneously with numerous engagement team members, including planning, execution and scheduling staff. This may include for example:

• Assisting on limited and reasonable assurance engagements under schemes such as the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme (formerly the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF)), National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme (NGERS), Safeguard Mechanism, the Energy Savings Scheme (ESS), the Renewable Energy Target (RET) and Climate Active for clients in a timely and professional manner;
• Technical support on assurance engagements (such as ACCU Scheme vegetation-related project audits) including desktop reviews and analysis of documentation and files related to ecological assessments, spatial information, net abatement calculations and modeled data in FullCAM; and on-site assessment of project implementation.
• Advising on ESG and sustainability reporting and assurance 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);
• Advising on risks and opportunities related to the effects of Climate Change;

• Management and co-ordination of 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/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

• Environmental Sciences / Agricultural Science / Ecology / Forestry degree
• Relevant Post-Graduate Qualifications

Desirable

• Business / Commerce degree
• Completed CA or relevant equivalent

DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES:

Essential

• 4+ year’s assurance or technical advisory experience preferably within Professional Services or a relevant industry position
• Understanding of environment and ecology/forestry compliance and reporting requirements and legislation.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong leadership skills
• 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
• Ability to speak a foreign language

Life at RSM:

RSM provides a great environment to build skills and confidence and we help our people achieve their best. We are 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 allow us to offer a personal service to all our clients regardless of where they are!

Working for RSM entitles everyone to a wide range of leading health, wellness financial and lifestyle benefits.

How to apply:

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

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