Independence Manager

pwc; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in Makati is seeking a Manager in Assurance to lead risk and compliance initiatives for clients, strengthen internal controls, and advise on regulatory adherence.

You will coach teams, manage projects from planning to delivery, and collaborate with leadership to uphold ethical standards, independence requirements, and high-quality service delivery in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and problem solving for risk and compliance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks and standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and identify linkages between the component parts of an entire system.
• Take ownership of projects, ensuring their planning, budgeting, execution and completion.
• Partner with team leadership to ensure quality, timelines and deliverables.
• Develop skills outside your comfort zone and encourage others to do the same.
• Mentor others effectively and provide constructive feedback.
• Use work reviews to deepen team expertise.
• Address conflicts with clients and stakeholders, escalating as needed.
• Uphold professional standards, the firm’s code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Compliance and Standards

Job description

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in risk and compliance focus on maintaining regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients, providing advice, and solutions. They help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively.

Those in independence, ethics and business conduct at PwC facilitates adherence to ethical standards and promote a culture of integrity within the organisation. Working in this area, you will be responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures to facilitate compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
• Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
• Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
• Effectively mentor others.
• Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
• Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Education

Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications

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Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Practices, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Budget Monitoring, Business Ethics, Business Expansion, Coaching and Feedback, Code of Ethics, Communication, Compliance and Standards, Compliance Awareness, Compliance Oversight, Compliance Program Implementation, Compliance Review, Compliance Risk Assessment, Compliance Training, Corporate Compliance Programs, Creativity, Developing Policies and Guidelines, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Ethical Standards {+ 24 more}

Desired Languages

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No