ESG Reporting & Assurance Intern — Data-Driven Impact

PwC South Africa; Rosemont (IL); On-site; Confidential; Part time

Job summary

PwC is offering an internship in Sustainability Assurance (R&A) focused on ESG disclosures and reporting. You will support data collection, analysis, and reporting under PwC methodologies while observing audit processes and contributing to continuous improvement of sustainability reporting practices.

You will gain exposure to GRI/TCFD standards, climate finance concepts, and data analytics, with a strong emphasis on learning and professional growth in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Sustainable Resource Management, Environmental Science, or Finance.
• At least a 3.0 overall GPA.
• Client service internship is considered an entry-level role for candidates typically in their third year of a four-year degree or fourth year of a five-year program.

Responsibilities

• Supporting sustainability reporting initiatives by gathering and analyzing ESG data.
• Assisting in the preparation of sustainability reports aligned with GRI and TCFD.
• Evaluating climate finance and nature finance mechanisms to support projects.
• Engaging in data modeling and analysis to provide insights on sustainability performance.
• Collaborating on materiality assessments and prioritizing ESG issues for reporting.
• Observing audits to understand independent assessment processes.
• Contributing to development of technical solutions to enhance reporting processes.
• Applying a learning mindset to PwC's sustainability practices.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Sustainable Resource Management

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Job description

PwC is offering an internship in Sustainability Assurance (R&A) focused on ESG disclosures and reporting. You will support data collection, analysis, and reporting under PwC methodologies while observing audit processes and contributing to continuous improvement of sustainability reporting practices.

You will gain exposure to GRI/TCFD standards, climate finance concepts, and data analytics, with a strong emphasis on learning and professional growth in a team environment.