ESG Reporting Specialist Role Overview
We are seeking an ESG specialist to join our rapidly expanding Sustainability team. The successful candidate will be closely involved in ensuring compliance with the reporting requirements of the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement a roadmap for the annual CSRD and EU Taxonomy reporting process, ensuring deadlines and milestones are met.
* Lead the implementation of compliant CSRD reporting, coordinating the double materiality assessment (DMA) process and refreshing it at required intervals to assess material ESG topics.
* Define reporting requirements to drive data gathering processes, based on knowledge of legislation and output of DMA.
* Work with cross-functional teams to update policies, establish metrics, targets, and action plans.
* Collect, validate, and consolidate all narrative, semi-narrative, and numerical data, integrating it into the structure required to produce sustainability reports for inclusion in the annual financial statements.
* Manage the assurance process, including digital tagging.
* Provide guidance to data providers, supporting them during data submission, audits, and audit remediation activities.
Requirements:
* A recognised third-level degree/qualification in Accountancy, Science, Engineering, or similar.
* 1-3 years of relevant experience, preferably in sustainability/ESG reporting, financial reporting, audit, or reporting in a corporate setting.
* Competence in reporting systems, project management, and regulatory compliance.
* Knowledge of ESG Reporting frameworks, particularly CSRD and EU Taxonomy, is desirable.
* Experience with ESG data management, analysis, and verification, as well as using sustainability reporting tools and software, is desirable but not essential.
About the Opportunity:
* A strong salary package of €55,000 - €60,000.
* Flexible working options.
* Strong career progression opportunities.
* Pension contribution.
* 20+ AL days.
Benefits:
* Pension scheme.
* Staff discount.