Senior Associate - Johannesburg at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

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 members