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KPMG

Senior Consultant, ESG & Sustainability Services

Posted 23 days ago

Job Details

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Location

Canada

Job Description

Overview
At KPMG, you'll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

The opportunity
KPMG's ESG Services practice provides a full range of advisory and assurance services to corporate and public clients. Core services include sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance [ESG] strategy and risk assessments, climate change strategy development and decarbonization, ESG implementation support, sustainable finance, and reporting and assurance.

Our dynamic team is comprised of experts with experience in general business, accounting, management consulting, sustainability management, public policy, engineering, environmental and climate science, and other related programs. We work cross-functionally across KPMG's advisory , assurance and tax teams, and frequently collaborate nationally and globally.

We are seeking talented and energetic candidates to join our team as a Senior Consultant specializing in ESG reporting assurance and advisory.

**(Please note we are open to hiring this role based on experience not level- so title could change dependent on experience)

What you will do
  • Perform gap assessments and p rovid e clients with advice on the initial and continuing application of relevant industry reporting Frameworks and Standards including ESRS, ISSB , ASRS, California Climate Rules, GRI and CDP
  • Provid e support including preparation and delivery of reports and presentations and workshops to help clients understand and identify their material ESG issues, develop their sustainability strategy, quantify ESG impacts, and improve their public disclosures
  • Perform market r esearch and benchmarking of ESG reporting of comparators
  • Stay up - to - date on relevant standards and global reporting landscape changes through continuous learning and researc h
  • Deliver ESG assurance engagements, following the KPMG Execution Guide for Assurance (KEGA) methodology , on metrics included in our clients' reports, such as GHG emissions, social metrics and financial metrics
  • Evaluate current state processes, data quality and reporting models as part of preconditions to assurance services to support clients as they prepare for assurance and regulatory reporting
  • Helping grow our business through building and maintaining strong relationships with both clients and KPMG individuals
  • Contribut e to our business development activities such as proposal development, marketing, internal and external presentations
What you bring to the role
  • A Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Sustainability or Business.
  • A Master's degree (MBA, MSc. or Meng.) or professional designation (CPA) is preferred, but not mandatory for candidates with substantial relevant work experience
  • 3-5 years of experience in Accounting, Engineering, Finance, ESG or Sustainability in professional services or industry.
  • Experience in GHG emissions accounting and reporting, k nowledge of the GHG Protocol and its associated standards and guidance documents would be considered an asset but is not mandatory.
  • Experience in drafting reports and deliverables for senior management and executives.


KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information
The expected base salary range for this position is $56,000 to $99,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant's base salary within this range is based on the individual's location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
For more information about KPMG in Canada's Benefits and well-being, click here.

Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here .

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we strive for an inclusive recruitment process that allows all candidates to Come As You Are and Thrive with Us. We aim to provide a positive experience and are ready to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (an informal request), i.e. extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (a formal request), i.e. accessible communication supports or technology aids are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.

To begin a confidential conversation about adjustments or accommodations at any point throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service team for support by emailing cdnersteam@kpmg.ca or by calling 1-888-466-4778, Option 3.

For information about accessible employment at KPMG, please visit our accessibility page .

About KPMG

KPMG LLP is the Canadian member firm of KPMG International. We provide Audit, Tax, and Advisory services to many of the public and private business, not-for profit, and public sector organizations in Canada. Nationally, there are 40 offices and over 700 partners and 7,000 employees working together to help Canadian businesses achieve their goals. Leveraging the skills, knowledge and passion of our firm and our people allows us to serve our clients with uncompromising professionalism, cutting through complexity to provide valuable insight—in Canada and around the world. KPMG s.r.l./S.E.N.C.R.L. est le cabinet canadien membre de KPMG International Cooperative (« KPMG International »). Nous offrons des services professionnels en audit et en fiscalité ainsi que des services-conseils à une vaste clientèle composée notamment de sociétés ouvertes et fermées, d’organismes sans but lucratif et d’organisations du secteur public au Canada. KPMG compte 40 bureaux à l’échelle nationale, au sein desquels collaborent plus de 700 associés et 7 000 employés pour aider les sociétés canadiennes à atteindre leurs objectifs. Nous misons sur les compétences et le savoir-faire de notre équipe pour servir nos clients − au Canada et ailleurs dans le monde − avec rigueur et professionnalisme. Notre mission première : simplifier la complexité en proposant des perspectives éclairantes.

Industry

Banking & Finance

Company Size

5001-10,000 employees

Application closing date is 2024-11-09

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