ESG GHG & Sustainability Accountant | Analyst

Robert Walters is seeking an ESG GHG & Sustainability Accountant/Analyst in Brisbane, Australia. The role focuses on carbon reporting, sustainability strategy, and ESG compliance, managing emissions data and supporting audits. Candidates should have 3+ years in sustainability or GHG accounting and a CA/CPA qualification. The position offers a collaborative culture and opportunities for career development within a leading financial services firm committed to net-zero outcomes.
Step into a high-impact ESG & Sustainability Accounting role with a leading financial powerhouse. This opportunity, created through internal promotion, places you at the forefront of carbon reporting, sustainability strategy, and ESG compliance. As a key player in GHG emissions accounting, you’ll provide data-driven insights to shape financial decision-making, ensuring regulatory alignment and net-zero outcomes. Join a firm that champions growth, innovation, and sustainability leadership.

The Opportunity

Join a financial services powerhouse at the forefront of ESG and sustainability reporting. With a revenue base exceeding $13Bn, this organisation is committed to driving net-zero outcomes and delivering best-in-class environmental impact reporting. As a Greenhouse Gas Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in managing emissions data, supporting external audits, and influencing ESG strategies.

Based in Brisbane or Sydney, this role sits within the Financial Control, GHG Emissions & Systems Transformation team, reporting directly to the GHG Accounting Manager. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure sustainability data integrity, compliance, and reporting excellence.

The Leadership Team

The leadership team is composed of ex-Big 4 and executives from large multinational listed and private organisations. They are subject matter experts in their respective fields, bringing extensive knowledge and mentorship opportunities to the team. They foster an environment of technical excellence, career development, and continuous improvement.

The Team Culture

This is a business that champions Diversity & Inclusion, celebrates team wins, and empowers individuals to succeed. Expect autonomy, trust, and a supportive culture where professionals are encouraged to grow. The team thrives on collaboration, having fun, and recognising each others achievements, with an average tenure exceeding 10 years, reflecting the stability and growth opportunities within the firm.

What You’ll Do
• Oversee GHG inventory data accuracy and ensure compliance with public disclosures.
• Collate, analyse, and report carbon emissions data from underwriting, investments, and operational activities.
• Manage external third-party audits and assurance processes for emissions reporting.
• Maintain and improve the GHG Accounting Platform, integrating it into business processes.
• Support senior leadership with data-driven insights to enhance sustainability reporting.
• Partner with key stakeholders to ensure strategic net-zero outcomes and regulatory compliance.
• Provide environmental sustainability data for external sustainability rating agencies.
• Conduct variance analysis and ensure corrections on GHG metrics before public disclosure.
• Enhance ESG reporting processes by identifying efficiency improvements and automation opportunities.
• Support emissions modelling and scenario analysis, using accurate baseline data and industry benchmarks.

Who You Are
• Experience: 3+ years in Sustainability, GHG/Carbon Accounting, or Environmental Data Analytics.
• Qualifications: CA/CPA qualification is required, along with a degree in GHG Accounting, Sustainability, or Analytics (preferred but not mandatory).
• Technical Skills: Strong grasp of GHG reporting standards, emissions quantification, and ESG frameworks (e.g., NGERS, SASB, TCFD, GHG Protocol, PCAF).
• Data Proficiency: Experience in data analysis, modelling, and reporting using platforms such as SQL, Power Query, or equivalent.
• Problem Solver: Analytical mindset with the ability to identify gaps, track trends, and optimise reporting methodologies.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to engage with internal teams and external regulators to ensure reporting accuracy and compliance.

The Offer

This is more than an accounting role, it is an opportunity to influence GHG strategy, sustainability reporting, and environmental data integrity in a business committed to sustainability leadership. Enjoy a highly supportive team, flexible working arrangements, and significant career progression in a high-impact ESG function. Within the business there are a myriad of projects allowing for internal career progression and continuous professional development.

If you're at all interested in a role that will be the first of many, let's get in touch and discuss your new career as we strive for a Net Cabron Zero world.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please click "Apply" or contact Reggie Van Driel on +61 7 3032 2222 or reggie.vandriel@robertwalters.com.au for a confidential discussion.