Senior Associate 2

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls. Those in other assurance services at PwC will focus on providing assurance services to organisations in respect of other laws and regulations (excluding statutory financial statement audits). Working in this area, you will have knowledge of particular industry or local/international non-audit assurance requirements/practices.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isnt clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firms code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Role Summary:

We believe that challenges are better solved together. Thats why youll join a diverse, global community of solvers - an unexpected mix of people that come together to build trust in society and solve important problems. In a place where you are encouraged to lead with your heart and values. And where your unique skills are developed and put to work in unexpected and exciting ways, superpowered by technology.

To perform asset retirement, mine rehabilitation and closure liability assessments and audits.

To Perform environmental license and permit condition compliance auditing.

Experience in auditing sustainable development, financial and non-financial assurance of ESG reports, integrated reports in accordance with ISAE 3000.

Purpose of Job

To perform asset retirement, mine rehabilitation and closure liability assessments and audits.

To Perform environmental license and permit condition compliance auditing.

Experience in auditing sustainable development, financial and non-financial assurance of ESG reports, integrated reports in accordance with ISAE 3000.

Experience required:

• 2-4 years working experience in related field

Responsibilities of role:

Auditing of asset retirement, mine rehabilitation and closure liability estimations. Includes the auditing of systems, controls and quantitative and qualitative data and information, along with assessing the liability estimation report content as a whole.

Supporting the broader team on methodology will involve developing tools and techniques, presenting on internal training, being part of internal teams to evolve and develop this speciality and being the technical support to specific engagements. Specific outputs with regard to client assignments include:

• Ensuring proper planning and documentation of fieldwork.

• Preparing draft reports.

• Managing teams.

• Identifying weaknesses in procedures, systems and controls.

• Assessing and analysing information obtained and interpreting findings.

• Delivering value added services to clients.

• Building and maintaining relationships with clients.

• Auditing of sustainable development reports includes the auditing of systems, controls and quantitative and qualitative data and information, along with assessing the report content. Candidate should have practical and technical experience in ESG reporting, GRI Standards, SASB, Climate Bonds and/or Green Bond verification, TCFD and sustainability report assurance (ISAE3000).

Specific outputs with regard to client assignments include:

• Ensuring proper and timely documentation of fieldwork, including the audit of key performance indicators.

• Identifying weaknesses in procedures, systems and controls.

• Assessing and analysing information obtained and interpreting findings.

• Performing gap analysis between current state and desired future state.

• Attending and documenting meetings with Senior Execs and Board members

• Compiling management reports

• Leading site visits

• Coaching junior team member s .

Key Outputs

1. Auditing of asset retirement, mine rehabilitation and closure liability estimations. Includes the auditing of systems, controls and quantitative and qualitative data and information, along with assessing the liability estimation report content as a whole.

Supporting the broader team on methodology will involve developing tools and techniques, presenting on internal training, being part of internal teams to evolve and develop this speciality and being the technical support to specific engagements. Specific outputs with regard to client assignments include:

• Ensuring proper planning and documentation of fieldwork.

• Preparing draft reports.

• Managing teams.

• Identifying weaknesses in procedures, systems and controls.

• Assessing and analysing information obtained and interpreting findings.

• Delivering value added services to clients.

• Building and maintaining relationships with clients.

Auditing of sustainable development reports includes the auditing of systems, controls and quantitative and qualitative data and information, along with assessing the report content. Candidate should have practical and technical experience in ESG reporting, GRI Standards, SASB, Climate Bonds and/or Green Bond verification, TCFD and sustainability report assurance (ISAE3000).

Specific outputs with regard to client assignments include:

• Ensuring proper and timely documentation of fieldwork, including the audit of key performance indicators.

• Identifying weaknesses in procedures, systems and controls.

• Assessing and analysing information obtained and interpreting findings.

• Performing gap analysis between current state and desired future state.

• Attending and documenting meetings with Senior Execs and Board members

• Compiling management reports

• Leading site visits

• Coaching junior team member s

Qualifications

• B.Sc (Env), M.Sc (Env),

Role related attributes:

Competencies / Attributes

• Practical understanding of environmental legal requirements

• Experience in mine closure and rehabilitation liability estimations

• ISO 14001 Management System experience (will be an advantage)

• Knowledge of contaminated land and groundwater impact liability estimation (will be an advantage)

• Experience in performing EMP performance assessments, ROD and environmental performance reviews, water use compliance audits and waste license compliance audits

• Auditor characteristics as specified in ISO 19011

• Technically strong in the field of auditing methodology and documentation

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work under pressure

• Attention to detail and willingness to work overtime

• Building and sustaining relationships

• Being passionate about customer service

• Leading and contributing to team success

• Developing self and others through coaching

• Acquiring and applying commercial and technical expertise

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Job Posting End Date

March 4, 2025