ME Independence Senior Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Middle East seeks a Senior Manager to lead SEC independence compliance across the firm, guiding engagement teams and leadership in identifying and mitigating independence risks while promoting transparency and objectivity.

You will oversee policy reviews, risk assessments, and training, mentor staff, and collaborate with Partners to align with global regulations and internal standards in the Middle East.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in independence risk or regulatory compliance with leadership.
• Experience in professional services, preferably Big 4.
• CPA/ACCA/CA or equivalent preferred; strong English; Arabic an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Review services for SEC independence compliance and draft engagement letters.
• Lead complex independence consultations and scope reviews.
• Oversee policies, procedures, and digital tools for independence monitoring.
• Design and deliver independence training across Lines of Service.
• Supervise regional independence reviews and multi‑jurisdiction scopes.
• Partner with leadership to embed independence awareness in strategy.
• Provide oversight on regulatory reports, communications, and QA submissions.
• Identify efficiency gains through process automation and improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Independence compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-border engagements

Education

CPA/ACCA/CA or equivalent

Job description

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Risk & Quality (R&Q)

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

A career in Middle East Independence offers a unique opportunity to drive integrity-led decision-making across PwC. As a Senior Manager you will serve as a subject matter expert on SEC (US Securities and Exchange Commission) independence matters taking a leadership role in upholding and advancing compliance with both external auditor independence regulations and PwCs internal independence policies.
In this capacity you will act as a trusted advisor to engagement teams senior leadership and key stakeholders guiding them to identify assess and mitigate independence risks while promoting a culture of transparency objectivity and trust across the firm.
Position Summary
As a Senior Manager you will oversee the strategic execution of PwCs independence policies and guidance across all Lines of Service. Your primary role will include review of non-assurance scope of services for audit clients subject to SEC (US Securities and Exchange Commission) independence rules and advising business teams on permissibility.
You will review interpret and update independence policies to align with evolving regulatory requirements. Your role includes leading risk assessments overseeing complex scope of service consultations and ensuring consistency and efficiency in independence practices across the Middle East region.
You will collaborate closely with Partners and Directors to anticipate potential independence issues develop practical solutions and maintain a commercial yet compliant outlook. Additionally you will mentor and coach team members driving excellence in technical capability and professional judgment.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

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.

Education

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Certifications

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Required Skills

Optional Skills

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Desired Languages

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Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

Yes

Government Clearance Required

Yes

Job Posting End Date

Required Experience:

Senior Manager