Independence - Senior Manager

PwC Middle East; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Senior Manager in Independence. The role involves reviewing services, leading independence consultations, and partnering with leadership for strategic engagement. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 7 years of experience, including leadership roles, and possesses strong skills in stakeholder management and risk balancing. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Continuous learning

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven ability to balance commercial needs with risk management.
• Strong command of English; Arabic proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed reviews on services and engagement letters.
• Lead complex independence consultations and reviews.
• Oversee policies and procedures for independence monitoring.
• Drive independence training across Lines of Service.
• Partner with leadership to embed independence awareness.

Skills

Commercial balancing

Stakeholder management

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Coaching capabilities

Cross-border engagement management

Education

Professional qualifications (CPA, ACCA, CA)

7+ years of relevant experience

Job description

About Us

With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future.

Line of Service Overview

Internal Firm Services (IFS) is the trusted foundation of PwC, delivering innovative managed services and operational capabilities that enable our clients’ evolving needs. A career in IFS offers diverse opportunities across Human Capital, Finance, Technology, Clients & Markets, Marketing & Communications, Risk & Quality, Partner Development, Office Management, and Managed Services. We don’t just support the business—we shape it, driving strategies and initiatives that power growth and transformation across PwC Middle East.

Business Unit Overview

Risk & Quality at PwC Middle East safeguards our reputation and ensures we deliver with integrity and excellence. This team embeds robust risk management and compliance frameworks, drives quality assurance, and leverages data-driven insights to anticipate challenges and maintain the highest professional standards. By enabling resilience and trust, Risk & Quality plays a pivotal role in shaping strategies that power sustainable growth across the firm.

How You’ll Contribute

As an Independence - Senior Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform detailed reviews on services and draft engagement letters proposed to clients subject to SEC independence rules.
• Lead complex independence consultations, reviews, and scope of service assessments.
• Oversee and enhance policies, procedures, and digital tools supporting independence monitoring.
• Drive the design and delivery of independence training across Lines of Service.
• Supervise regional independence reviews and scope of service permissibility evaluations that includes complex service offerings for SEC independence restricted clients.
• Partner with leadership to embed independence awareness in business strategy and client engagements.
• Provide oversight on the preparation of regulatory reports, communications, and quality management submissions.
• Identify efficiency opportunities through process automation and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

Skills and Attributes

• Proven ability to balance commercial needs with risk management/ independence requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Deep understanding of global independence regulations (IFAC, SEC, PCAOB, IESBA).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and coaching capabilities.
• Ability to work autonomously while providing strategic guidance to teams.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary and cross-border engagements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role within Independence, Risk, or Regulatory Compliance.
• Professional qualifications (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong command of English (Arabic proficiency is an advantage).
• Demonstrated experience in professional services, ideally within a Big 4 audit firms.

How You’ll Make a Difference

At PwC Midde East, we expect all our people to embody the skills and behaviours of The PwC Professional framework, helping us deliver on our strategy while growing and developing as leaders at every level.

Why You’ll Love Working at PwC

At PwC Middle East, you’ll find more than just a job - you’ll build a meaningful career, supported by rewards and benefits that help you thrive. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and programs that promote well‑being, balance, and personal growth. You’ll have access to continuous learning, digital upskilling, and a collaborative environment that values innovation, mentorship, and diversity. Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially here. Discover more about Life at PwC Middle East.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.