Position Summary
This is a key position of the division with responsibility for 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). Risk Advisory Services Senior Consultants also have a responsibility for extensive client contact, staff training and liaising with third parties. At RSM we operate with a hybrid working model that includes in office, client site and working from home (WFH).
Key Responsibilities:
1. Conduct various risk consulting and assurance engagements (e.g. assurance, internal audit, consulting and compliance 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:
2. Assisting on limited and reasonable assurance engagements under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme (NGERS), the Energy Savings Scheme (ESS), the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme, Safeguard Mechanism, Accounting for Nature, Climate Active and the Renewable Energy Target (RET) for clients in a timely and professional manner;
3. Advising on ESG, sustainable management and procurement to satisfy the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and sustainability reporting under frameworks such as the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD);
4. Advising on risks and opportunities related to the effects of climate change;
5. Management and co-ordination of the team including training, mentoring and methodology compliance;
6. Maintain strong budgetary discipline ensuring there are no major over runs. Ability to plan effective and realistic budgets;
7. Monitors their team’s staffing requirements and future resource planning issues;
8. Work with and influence clients at senior levels in different business environments;
9. Performs technical and operational reviews for a range of clients with differing risk profiles;
10. Maintenance and completion of Engagement Files (i.e. electronic working papers) within a timely manner for Manager/Partner review;
11. Summarises the key areas of the engagement for the Partner/Director/Manager;
12. Identifies potential issues and documenting issue and proposed recommendation for Partner/Management attention;
13. Draft engagement reports in conjunction with Partner/Director/Manager that provide practical and commercial business advice;
14. Identifies and refers ethical and conflict issues to Partner/Director and/or Manager;
15. Develop a detailed understanding of client systems, processes and internal control environment;
16. Keep on top of key industry factors;
17. Assist Partner/Director and/or Managers in business development and marketing activities; and
18. Contributes to meetings and ability to make effective presentations.
Education Requirements: Essential
19. Business / Commerce and/or Environmental/Engineering degree
20. Completed CA or relevant equivalent
Demonstrated Experience & Attributes: Essential
21. 3+ year’s assurance or advisory experience preferably within Professional Services or a relevant industry position
22. Passion for ESG, carbon emissions, environmental and energy compliance and reporting requirements and legislation
23. Strong communication skills, written and verbal
24. Strong process mapping and problem solving skills
Desirable
25. Previous experience working effectively within a team
26. Experience in data analytics using IDEA or ACL
27. 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.