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
We are seeking a Manager or Senior Manager to join our CFO Advisory team in Brisbane, with a primary focus on supporting clients with the implementation of mandatory sustainability and climate-related reporting requirements. You will deliver engagements such as carbon footprint measurement, climate risk and opportunity assessments, and the development of sustainability reports and disclosures aligned with relevant frameworks. Our team provides end-to-end sustainability reporting advisory services, ensuring clients’ frameworks are operationally integrated and assurance ready. We also deliver carbon accounting services aligned with BDO’s global methodology, developed by our specialised Australian team.
In addition to sustainability advisory, you will contribute to IFRS accounting advice and support the CFO Advisory team on technical accounting aspects of broader projects.
About the Team
The CFO Advisory team provides specialist support in financial reporting, IFRS accounting advice, finance function advisory, and increasingly, mandatory sustainability reporting. Our client base spans both public and private sectors across a wide range of industries.
Key responsibilities:
Deliver sustainability reporting services, including carbon footprint measurement, climate risk assessments, scenario analysis, and preparation of sustainability disclosures
Provide tailored advice on sustainability and climate-related financial reporting across sectors, aligned with evolving standards and frameworks
Monitor and respond to changes in sustainability standards through research and thought leadership
Deliver expert advice on IFRS, AASB, and Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards
Support the CFO Advisory team with technical accounting aspects of projects
Support and mentor junior team members
Contribute to proposal development, training, and coaching
About You
CA or CPA qualified or tertiary qualification/s in a related discipline
Experience in financial audit and/or demonstrable experience in ESG/sustainability assurance and advisory, including reporting frameworks
Strong knowledge of IFRS and AASB standards and experience with providing accounting advice
Ability to interpret complex reporting requirements and translate them into practical client solutions
Highly developed interpersonal skills and positive attitude with a self-motivated approach to the role
Growth mindset and interest in learning and developing in response to the rapidly evolving sustainability reporting landscape
Self-motivated, outcomes-based individual
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).
