Singapore Jobs Corporate Reporting Services – Senior Manager (assurance Risk & Quality) Position at PricewaterhouseCoopers

Job Info

Company	PricewaterhouseCoopers
Position	Corporate Reporting Services - Senior Manager (assurance Risk & Quality)
Region	Singapore
Career Level	Not Specified
Work Experience	-
Qualification	Not Specified
Type of Work	Full-Time
Minimum Salary	SGD 2.000
Maximum Salary	SGD 5.700

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS – Risk & Quality (R&Q)

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

We believe that challenges are better solved together. That’s why you’ll join a diverse, global community of solvers – an unexpected mix of people that come together to build trust in society and solve important problems. With us, 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.

This recruitment is part of PwC’s response to the accelerated evolution in sustainability reporting:

• Priority focus on climate risk and sustainable development issues within the reporting market

• Increased stakeholder expectations on the Sustainability performance of companies, and the related reporting requirements

• Standardisation of Sustainability frameworks and standards

• Importance of Task Force for Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (“TCFD”) for Singapore  

• The announcement of the creation of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) by the IFRS Foundation Trustees in November 2021 and the expected release of the first two international sustainability standards in 2023

• The ISSB’s development of an IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Taxonomy for digital reporting

• Implementation of the green taxonomy and new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) (revision of Non-Financial Reporting Directive) by the European Union

• The issue of draft European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) by the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) and the adoption of standards expected in 2023 and application in 2024

• The climate proposal published by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the United States

We are looking for a manager who would be core to our Sustainability reporting topic team (SRTT) in Corporate Reporting Services which is building our expertise in this rapidly evolving area. Given that the sustainability reporting standards are evolving rapidly, you will be involved in evaluating the interpretation of the standards during the development stage. In addition, you will be involved in providing expert advice on a variety of specific topics, support our ESG assurance and advisory engagement teams in resolving complex issues, and supporting clients in evaluating the potential impact of sustainability reporting standard setting initiatives. You will develop strong relationships with our engagement teams and established clients and enhance our ability to meet greater investor expectations with the challenges of an increasingly complex business environment.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating and participating in Sustainability projects

• External and internal communication on Sustainability reporting update

• Supporting engagement teams on consultations and enquiries by providing expert guidance on sustainability reporting and accounting issues

• Planning and presenting at internal and external training and conferences, developing thought leadership with the focus on Sustainability and contributing to team initiatives to build your reputation as a subject matter expert in this space

• Developing deep technical knowledge and expertise in the application and interpretation of sustainability reporting and accounting standards

• Developing our internal consultation and other quality control policies

• Engagement with regulators on sustainability-related topics

• Helping to shape the future of Sustainability reporting standards by contributing to response letters to standard setters/regulators on discussion papers and exposure drafts

• Coordinating and working with various teams involved in Sustainability reporting (e.g., the sustainability services team, methodology team)

• Participate in global sustainability reporting working groups to discuss and develop global technical resources to support engagement teams

• Building networks and meaningful connections within our Global Corporate Reporting Services and Global Sustainability Reporting Topic Team network to stay abreast of Sustainability issues, issues impacting the industry, clients, and engagement teams

• Being involved in the day-to-day activities to support the team

Requirements:

• At least 5 years professional experience with Sustainability and/or IFRS/SFRS(I)/SFRS exposure preferred 

• Demonstrate ability to think conceptually and find solutions to complex issues

• Hold an understanding of how to quickly absorb technical information, identify and translate this into the commercial implications for clients and engagement teams

• Passionate about being at the forefront of change, ready to help our Assurance team solve complex sustainability reporting and accounting issues, build trust in the work we do and provide confidence on the bigger decisions

• A willingness to challenge points of views and opinion, through presenting logical arguments

• Assertive, flexible, proactive, and self-motivated with a desire for learning

• Problem solver, strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

• Excellent team working skills and enjoy working in an innovative environment

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

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Company Info

• Industry: Accounting / Audit / Tax Services
• Registration No.: T09LL000ID
• Company Size: 2001 - 5000 Employees
• Benefits & Others: Education support, Miscellaneous allowance, Medical, Regular hours, Mondays - Fridays, Flexdress, FlexTime, FlexWork, Business Casual