Assistant Manager - Sustainability Reporting

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver client projects focused on carbon emissions accounting, financial impact modelling, and decarbonisation strategies.
• Assist clients in determining and disclosing carbon footprints, including data collection, emissions calculation, and inventory process improvements.
• Analyse and interpret the financial impacts of climate-related matters, including assessment and modelling for AASB S2.
• Develop practical decarbonisation strategies, emissions reduction initiatives, and transition plans across operations and value chains.
• Help clients set decarbonisation commitments and emissions reduction targets to embed into business planning.
• Manage end-to-end client engagements, including workshop facilitation and presentations.
• Contribute to business development by understanding client needs and developing proposals.
• Lead, train, and coach junior team members within the practice.

Requirements

• Technical background in accounting, sustainability, environmental science, engineering, finance, or economics.
• Proven experience in emissions accounting, measurement, and delivering decarbonisation or transition planning projects.
• Working knowledge of recognised frameworks such as GHG Protocol, PCAF, SBTi, CDP, and AASB S2.
• Strong quantitative and data analytics skills, including the ability to develop financial impact and emissions reduction models.
• Experience in project management, including managing multiple engagements, budgets, and resources.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience facilitating workshops and delivering presentations to senior clients.

Benefits

• Access to the BWell program, including fitness challenges and discounts on health insurance and wellness facilities.
• Various leave options, including enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave.
• Professional development support, including on-the-job training and formal development programs.
• Travel perks, retail discounts, and employee referral rewards.

About the Company

BDO is a global professional services firm connected to local markets. We provide specialist expertise to help businesses achieve their goals through an open and collaborative culture. We are committed to inclusive recruitment and are recognised as an Inclusive Employer and an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.