Senior Consultant,ESG Assurance Services

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.

KPMG’s ESG Assurance Services practice provides ESG assurance services to clients in both the corporate and public sectors. Core services include ESG assurance and GHG accounting services. Our team in Toronto is seeking a Senior Consultant to support the delivery of ESG assurance services to public and private sector clients across a range of industries.

What You Will Do

Executing as part of an assurance team in the delivery of sustainability-related engagements, including sustainability report assurance, greenhouse gas (GHG) assurance, GHG verifications and renewable fuels verification.

Develop and/or review the current state of GHG emissions inventory to assess organizational and operational boundaries, understand calculation methodologies, and assess data completeness and accuracy.

Collaborate with broader KPMG advisory teams including Management Consulting, Risk Consulting and ESG Services, in support of ESG reporting implementation projects including process/control redesign and advising on other business implications to clients when assessing the impact of sustainability reporting requirements.

Maintain an educational program to continually develop skills.

Coach team members to their highest potential.

Support client relationships and business development initiatives such as drafting proposals.

What You Bring To The Role

Relevant experience for 3+ years in financial statement assurance or ESG assurance.

Must have a relevant post-secondary degree and/or CPA, CA (or recognized national accounting designation).

Knowledge of leading sustainability disclosure frameworks (ISSB, CSRD, GRI, SASB, Integrated Reporting, etc.) and ESG issues.

The ability to work on multiple or complex projects simultaneously.

Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand the clients' business and maintain strong client relationships.

Excellent written and oral communication skills (including preparation of technical memos and presentations), with the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely to both external and internal stakeholders.

Strong project management skills, with the ability to deliver assignments on time while managing competing demands and attention to detail.

Desirable Skills

Additional relevant experience in ESG reporting advisory or ESG assurance in industry and/or consulting.

Experience with sustainability disclosure and reporting frameworks.

Experience with sustainability assurance standards (e.g. ISAE 3000, ISAE 3410, ISO 14064).

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our values guide how we work and treat each other: Integrity, Excellence, Courage, Together, and For Better. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to 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.

Adjustments and accommodations during recruitment

We are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling .

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

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