Hybrid Sustainability Assurance Associate / Senior

PwC; Portugal; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Portugal seeks a Sustainability and Climate Change Assurance Associate/Senior Associate to join our interdisciplinary ESG team. You will work on assurance projects for non-financial information, CSRD, EU taxonomy, and GRI, collaborating with clients across industries.

The role focuses on elevating sustainability reporting through ESRS compliance, double materiality assessments, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Management/Sustainability or similar fields, with additional training in ESG-related areas being valued.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in similar projects or financial audit.
• Knowledge in sustainability matters.
• Strong analytical and adaptability skills.
• Critical thinking and the ability to think strategically, as well as to identify, develop, and implement practical solutions.
• Teamwork skills and good communication abilities.
• Experience in client interaction (is valued);
• Willingness to learn and quickly understand new concepts.
• Positive mindset and problem-solving focus.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English.
• Intermediate/advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and conducting assurance projects on non-financial information, including CSRD, EU taxonomy, and GRI;
• Assisting clients in elevating their sustainability reporting to the appropriate level, through double materiality assessments, compliance with ESRS, and effective improvement suggestions for their processes, risk structures, and controls;
• Conducting benchmarking analyses in areas related to ESRS reporting;
• Acting as a sustainability expert and supporting extended audit teams on complex technical issues;
• Developing and managing relationships with clients and internal stakeholders;
• Using clear and structured communication to influence and connect with others.

Skills

ESG knowledge

Excel skills

Portuguese & English

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Management/Sustainability

Tools

Excel

Job description

PwC Portugal seeks a Sustainability and Climate Change Assurance Associate/Senior Associate to join our interdisciplinary ESG team. You will work on assurance projects for non-financial information, CSRD, EU taxonomy, and GRI, collaborating with clients across industries.

The role focuses on elevating sustainability reporting through ESRS compliance, double materiality assessments, and process improvements.