Principal, Sustainability Reporting

Found in: beBee jobs GB - 1 week ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Full time


Requisition ID
34018

Office Country
United Kingdom

Office City
London

Division
Finance – Strategy, Planning & Control

Contract Type
Fixed Term

Contract Length
2 years

Posting End Date
07/11/2023

Purpose of Job

Sustainability reporting specialist reporting to the Director of Financial Control. Financial Control encompasses the Banks three accounting teams who, between them, maintain the financial records for both the Bank, including Treasury, and the Donor Funds administrated by the Bank. This person sits apart from these teams with a specialist focus on audited sustainability reporting.

Sustainability reporting standards have been published for the first time in 2023. In the wider market it is anticipated that institutions will begin reporting in line with the new standards in 2025 or earlier. This role is pivotal in building EBRDs capacity for reporting in line with the new standards, particularly ISSB.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

  • Working closely with other departments to build internal capabilities in controlling and retaining sustainability related data.
  • Building control processes from scratch that will meet or exceed audit standards.
  • Significant role in teams preparation of ISSB-compliant financial reporting subject to external audit, involving the review of work performed by other departments and the responsibility for initial drafting of Finance sections as required.
  • Assesses the impact of the latest sustainability reporting standards on the Bank to ensure compliance
  • Ensures the Banks sustainability reporting policies are up-to-date and consistent with the regulatory framework adopted by the Bank
  • Deputises for the Director on sustainability reporting matters as required
  • Regular review of procedures, including in other departments, to ensure that data relevant to sustainability is sourced in a reliable and efficient manner
  • Review and provide comment on sustainability reporting inputs to ensure accuracy
  • Liaises with internal and external auditors and responds to queries
  • Helps ensure the team meets all sustainability reporting deliverables and deadlines
  • Champion and role model the Banks Behavioural Competencies and Corporate Behaviours, ensuring adherence within the team(s) so that the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct are exhibited at all times

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

  • Educated to degree level
  • Ideally ACA qualified or equivalent
  • Fluent English language skills, both verbal and written
  • Significant experience of sustainability reporting highly desirable
  • Capacity to work independently on complex projects
  • At least one of statutory financial accounts preparation / audit experience / experience of designing and maintaining effective control environments essential
  • Strong numerical and financial skills with the ability to interpret financial information
  • Strong understanding of financial services industry / development banking
  • Good knowledge of the sustainability reporting regulatory standards, particularly ISSB.
  • Strong computer skills

What is it like to work at the EBRD?

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.

The EBRD environment provides you with:

  • Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in;
  • A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity;
  • An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.

Diversity is one of the Banks core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time.




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