Manager, Climate Reporting

Primary DetailsTime Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

• Location: Sydney

• Type: 12 month Fixed Term Contract, full time

• Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working

The opportunity

An exciting opportunity to join QBE as we build out our climate reporting policies and disclosures in line with the upcoming changes to reporting requirements.

As part of QBE’s Group Sustainability function and working closely with the Head of Group Statutory Reporting & Accounting Policy and subject matter experts across the business, you will lead the development of the Group’s climate reporting policies and guidance, and drive the production of the Group’s climate-related financial disclosures in the Annual Report, recommending disclosures based on consideration of QBE business strategy, evolving market practice and current and upcoming mandatory climate reporting requirements.

Your new role

In this role you will:

• Lead the development of the Group’s climate-related reporting policies and guidance in accordance with Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS), working closely with key stakeholders across the business, including Finance, Sustainability, Risk, and Underwriting teams. 

• Provide technical input and develop supporting technical papers on the application of measurement and reporting requirements under ASRS.

• Support the preparation of the Group’s climate-related financial disclosures in the Annual Report and develop pro forma disclosures that comply with ASRS.

• Develop and present training on current and future climate-related financial disclosure standards.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have extensive finance accounting policy or financial reporting experience. Insurance industry experience is advantageous. You will have a keen interest in climate reporting, and any prior experience within this would be highly advantageous.

• Excellent technical accounting knowledge – AGAAP/IFRS with a focus on standards relevant to QBE’s business.

• Strong technical skills enabling analysis of requirements, and commercial and practical application.

• Strong project management and planning capabilities to coordinate the review of climate reporting policies and disclosures.

• Proven experience of dealing with people at all levels in the organisation, strong stakeholder management experience and the ability to negotiate, persuade and influence within a global team.

About QBE

We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage. We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

And our people will be at the centre of our success. We’re proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities. With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind.

We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too? Your career at QBE — let’s make it happen!

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:

• ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance

• Our ‘Thriving at our Best’ wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice

• 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super

• The ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching

• Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums

• Additional leave and support through QBE’s Family Domestic Violence First Responder Network

• Discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners

Rewards & Recognition

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

• 2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice

• 2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR Awards

• Platinum employer on the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion

• Ranked 3rd place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2024 for medium sized program as voted by graduates

• Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads)

• Family First accredited employer since 2021

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen! 

Click APPLY to submit your application. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.

QBE recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at [email protected]

Application Close Date: 23/09/2024 11:59 PM

How to Apply:

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.