Director, IFRS & Sustainability at BDO in Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

International Financial Reporting Standards, IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, Australian Accounting Standards, Technical Accounting, Carbon Emissions Measurement, Climate Risk Assessment, Climate Scenario Analysis, Corporate Disclosures, Sustainability Reports, Decarbonisation Strategies, Stakeholder Focus, Communication Skills, Leadership, Client Advisory, ESG Issues, Sustainability Strategy

Industry

Accounting

Description

About BDO At BDO Australia, our why is ‘empowering people, realising possibilities’. One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our wide array of audit, tax and advisory services. About the Role Every business faces a financial reporting or accounting issue at some stage – whether this be due to growth or due to changes in financial and/or sustainability reporting standards. In these situations, expert advice underpinned by an in-depth understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Accounting Standards and IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards are crucial. As the IFRS Accounting Standards, IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards and Australian Accounting Standards (including the new AASB S2 Climate-related Disclosures) continue to change and challenge industries, our team is expanding and continuing to uncover new opportunities and new ways to assist our clients. Current Opportunity We have an opportunity for a Director to join our IFRS & Corporate Reporting team in Melbourne. In this role, you will provide a range of technical and strategic, financial and corporate reporting advice to clients. In addition to the breadth of IFRS exposure and complex challenges, this role will have a lead role in supporting our clients that now have a responsibility to report under the new sustainability reporting standards. This role will also be a part of the National IFRS & Corporate Reporting team and the National Sustainability Reporting Team that provide you with a network of like-minded specialists to offer further support, collaboration and growth opportunities. This is a client-facing advisory role which requires the application of technical accounting and carbon emissions measurement principles. This role offers a great variety of work, across a diverse client portfolio representing multiple industries, including working directly with fast-paced, exciting businesses and household brand names. Key responsibilities will include: Interpret and provide input into the development of new technical accounting solutions that support client delivery and risk management teams within BDO’s Melbourne office. Provide specialist technical advice on the application of IFRS Accounting Standards, IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards and Australian Accounting Standards, including Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards, to clients in relation to complex transactions. Measure the greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, including boundary setting and documenting the basis of preparation. Conduct climate risk and opportunity assessments. Conduct climate scenario analysis to assess climate resilience. Preparation of corporate disclosures and publications in accordance with reporting frameworks and requirements. Preparation of mandatory and voluntary sustainability reports. Assist with the development of sustainability and climate-specific strategy, including decarbonisation strategies and target setting. About You Strong interest and knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Accounting Standards, IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards and Australian Accounting Standards (AASB). Ability and interest to progressively develop an in-depth technical understanding of new sustainability topics. Ability to succinctly present on a technical topic, and articulate the issue and impact for our clients. Genuine interest in environment, social and governance (ESG) issues or a strong desire to work in sustainability and decarbonisation strategy engagements. Excellent communication skills and confidence to communicate your view. Desire to be a leader in developing and growing a team. Strong client and stakeholder focus. Why BDO? Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm. Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services. Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways. We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible. Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, free breakfast, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support. Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program. With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience. Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive). We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia and an Employer of Choice by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). At BDO Australia, our why is “empowering people, realising possibilities”. One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our wide array of advisory, assurance, and accounting services. By empowering our PEOPLE, we build TRUST in our market and in each other. We inspire our people to connect, solve, and create IDEAS, realising possibilities which have a lasting impact on our people, our clients, and our communities.

Responsibilities

The Director will provide technical and strategic financial and corporate reporting advice to clients, focusing on IFRS and sustainability reporting standards. This role involves interpreting new accounting solutions and measuring greenhouse gas emissions, among other responsibilities.