Senior Consultant ,ESG Assurance Services

KPMG LLP Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Consultant to deliver ESG assurance services. You will work with public and private sector clients, executing sustainability engagements and supporting ESG reporting projects. A minimum of 3 years' experience in financial statement or ESG assurance is required, along with a relevant degree or CPA. This role emphasizes project management and client relationship skills.

Benefits

Positive work environment

Inclusive workplace

Career development support

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in financial statement assurance or ESG assurance.
• Knowledge of sustainability disclosure frameworks and ESG issues.
• Ability to manage multiple or complex projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Execute sustainability-related engagements as part of an assurance team.
• Review current state of GHG emissions inventory.
• Support ESG reporting implementation projects.

Skills

Financial statement assurance

ESG assurance

Client service skills

Written and oral communication skills

Project management skills

Education

Relevant post-secondary degree and/or CPA, CA

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.

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. At KPMG, we’ll provide you with the support to drive your own career and discover the countless opportunities available.

Our ESG Assurance Services practice 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 of existing current state of GHG emissions inventory to assess organizational and operational boundaries, understand calculation methodologies, assess completeness and accuracy of data.
• Work 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 your 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 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 ‘uncomplicate the complicated’ by expressing ideas clearly, convincingly and concisely to both external and internal stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to deliver assignments on time, as well as manage competing demands, without sacrificing 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, 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.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, 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. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.