Sustainability Assurance Senior Consultant - ESG

Job Description & Summary

Your responsibilities:

· Plan and perform assurance procedures over sustainability reports, ESG disclosures, greenhouse gas emissions, ESG key performance indicators and other non-financial information.

· Understand the client's business, sustainability reporting processes, systems, data flows, governance and internal controls relevant to the assured information.

· Evaluate the suitability of reporting criteria and assess disclosures against applicable frameworks and requirements, including CSRD, ESRS, GRI and the EU Taxonomy, as relevant to the engagement.

· Perform walkthroughs, inspect supporting documentation, test samples, recalculate reported information, assess estimates and methodologies, and evaluate the completeness and accuracy of evidence.

· Document procedures, evidence obtained, findings and conclusions in accordance with PwC methodology and applicable assurance standards, including ISAE 3000 and ISAE 3410, where relevant.

· Apply professional scepticism and exercise sound judgement when assessing the quality, reliability, consistency and traceability of sustainability information.

· Communicate audit requests, findings and open matters clearly to client stakeholders and follow issues through to resolution.

· Coordinate day-to-day workstreams, monitor progress against the engagement plan, review junior team members' work and escalate significant matters promptly.

Skills And Qualification:

· University degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, environmental science, engineering or another relevant field.

· At least 2 years of audit or assurance experience. Experience in financial audit, sustainability assurance or other non-financial assurance is preferred.

· Understanding of audit and assurance concepts, including risk assessment, materiality, evidence, sampling, internal controls and professional scepticism.

· Knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks and requirements, such as CSRD, ESRS, GRI, the GHG Protocol and the EU Taxonomy, is an advantage.

· Experience with ISAE 3000, ISAE 3410 or equivalent assurance standards is an advantage.

· Strong analytical, problem-solving and report-writing skills, with close attention to detail and documentation quality.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities, work effectively within engagement teams and communicate confidently with colleagues and client stakeholders.

· Advanced English and strong digital skills, including Microsoft Excel and the responsible use of AI-enabled tools, such as Microsoft 365 Copilot, to support data analysis, documentation and efficient assurance delivery.

· Experience with data analytics or reporting tools is an advantage.

· Professional accounting, audit or sustainability-related qualifications, or progress toward such qualifications, are an advantage.

What’s in for you:

· Professional development through structured training, coaching and practical experience on ESG assurance engagements.

· Exposure to Romanian and international clients, cross-border teams and evolving sustainability reporting requirements.

· Opportunities for international mobility and short-term projects abroad.

· A professional, collaborative and quality-focused work environment.

· Access to PwC methodologies, technologies and specialist networks.

· Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.