Junior ESG Assurance Specialist

Job Description & Summary

About your team

Become a part of our diverse and talented team of 16 colleagues, comprising individuals of various seniority levels - from juniors to seniors, along with three managers. In our collaborative environment, you'll always find someone to learn from and share ideas with. We foster a culture where casual conversations blend with professional growth, ensuring a supportive atmosphere 😊

About your manager

Lukáš brings an extensive background in auditing, with 13 years of rich and varied experiences. He has navigated through a diverse range of roles, from assurance senior manager to team leader or staff manager role, equipping him with a deep understanding of the industry and relevant business needs. His latest endeavour involves spearheading the development of our team of ESG specialists. Beyond work, he enjoys travelling, hiking and running, reflecting his well-rounded personality and commitment to a balanced lifestyle.

Job description & summary

In our assurance department, you'll oversee two key segments: ESG and Core audit, serving both local and international clients. Joining our enthusiastic and diverse team within a dynamic environment, your focus will be on identifying opportunities to bring value to our clients, our teams, and yourself. You'll play a crucial role in coordinating international teams for your projects, sharpening your stakeholder management skills, and taking on exciting challenges alongside a diverse group of team members.

60% of your time: ESG

• Support the assurance ESG team in building the ESG center of excellence within the core audit department.

• Support clients in developing and providing assurance on sustainability strategies, decarbonization measures, and sustainability risks reports (ESG reporting).

• Review content for mandatory ESG disclosures including country-specific reports, and advise on areas for improvement.

40% of your time: Core audit

• Conducting reviews of financial statements and maintaining active engagement with clients.

• Engage with clients, gathering documents and assessing control environments for audits.

• Coordinate with interns and collaborate closely with colleagues in the competence center.

Requirement of the role

• University degree in Business, Environmental Science, Sustainability or related field.

• Experience in ESG/Sustainability is an advantage but enthusiasm and willingness to learn is more important.

• Excellent English and Czech/Slovak language skills.

• Interest in helping clients develop/implement their sustainability strategies or measures.

• Ability to think “outside the box” and apply creative and constructive thinking.

• Teaming with others, including building solid and collaborative relationships with team members and seeking and providing guidance, clarification and feedback.

• Communicating effectively in an organized and knowledgeable manner in written and verbal formats.

Our Benefits and Fun

• Concentrated experience and rapid career growth. It may sound like a platitude, but it really is.

• Fair wages plus paid overtime. 

• Paid time off 20 + 5 days, 3 wellbeing days and 2 extra days off from the company at the end of the year.

• High-end Ultrabook and iPhone with unlimited data.

• Benefit program with 30.000 points that you can use for holidays, education, food vouchers, sports (Multisport), health... Simply on what you enjoy. 

• Support for your education and development: paid ACCA certification and then the opportunity to become a member of the ACCA, but also training on project management, other business and digital skills (Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau) and many other training and workshops to further develop your personal and professional skills. We pay for technical certifications and the time you spend studying them. 

• Opportunity to work in the future at a foreign PwC office, for example in the USA, Canada and there are others in the selection. 

• Extra-work activities and Away Days (team building, ski weekend, etc.). 

• Buddy system and regular feedback on your work, also consultation with a coach with whom you can address your further development and career direction.