GDS Assurance - CCaSS Senior

Job description

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About EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) Assurance

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) Assurance practice supports global EY client–serving teams with their reviews across industry sectors, including financial services, manufacturing and technology, among others. Through the right multidisciplinary team of professionals with the sector knowledge and subject matter expertise, EY GDS Assurance enables EY client teams in over 30 countries to help world’s leading companies meet their audit requirements.

Position summary

Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) professionals provides advisory services including ESG/Sustainability Advisory, Sustainability/non-financial reporting,  Climate Change  and impact assessment studies. .

 

The Senior should be competent to manage a portfolio of clients and be responsible for the timeliness and quality of the work as per EY Global Standards for our FAAS- CCaSS team. The role requires technical knowledge of GRI Standards, SASB, TCFD, CDP, DJSI, IIRC, AA 1000, ISAE 3000 etc. along with well-developed communication skills. While the Senior will be based at our Manila office, the individual will be required to travel to other Countries (short term) for executing the client engagements.

 

Primary responsibilities

·  Execute the following FAAS-CCaSS solutions using Global service delivery framework:
·  Sustainability strategy, reporting and assurance
·  Environmental & Social governance and due diligence
·  Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Management system design and implementation
·  Responsible sourcing and supply chain management Climate change mitigation and adaptation
·  Ensure quality in delivering client service by directing daily progress of fieldwork, informing Supervisors of engagement status
·  Follow through on client requests in a timely fashion, and manage expectations regarding the timing of deliverables and reports
·  Identify engagement and client service issues. Research and benchmark client data to industry data. Explain the client's critical success factors to the engagement team.
·  Benchmark client data to industry data in order to make possible recommendations for improvements
·  Apply independent and objective professional judgment in applying accounting standards to meet engagement expectations, including regulatory requirements.
·  Demonstrate a good understanding of accounting concepts; stay informed of professional standards and firm policies (e.g., guidelines of the EY FAAS Policy Manual); and effectively apply this knowledge to moderately difficult and/or complex client situations
·  Receive direction from the Manager, Senior Manager and Partner

 

Qualifications, skills and experience

·  3-5 years of relevant work experience. Previous professional services / consulting experience within a reputable management consulting firm
·  Post graduate degree in sustainability/environment or engineering (chemical/mechanical/civil etc.) (with a focus on environment, sustainability and EHS issues, systems and strategy.
·  Understanding of and experience with GRI, SASB, TCFD, etc.
·  Sound understanding of sustainability issues across various industry sectors with emphasis on consumer business or energy and resources
·  Knowledge on digital tools on Sustainability/EHS if any.
·  Strong written and verbal communication, presentation and technical writing skills
·  Ability and comfort level in researching client inquires and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices and new technologies
·  Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary