Job description

The Independence Senior Manager role within PwC Middle East sits in the Risk & Quality business unit under Internal Firm Services, supporting Assurance, Tax, and Advisory practices across the region. The role is responsible for safeguarding PwC’s independence, integrity, and regulatory compliance by performing detailed reviews of proposed client services and engagement letters subject to SEC independence rules. The position leads complex independence consultations, scope of service assessments, and regional permissibility evaluations for clients restricted under SEC, IFAC, PCAOB, and IESBA independence regulations. The role oversees and enhances independence policies, procedures, and digital monitoring tools, drives the design and delivery of independence training across Lines of Service, and partners with leadership to embed independence awareness into business strategy and client engagements. The Senior Manager also provides oversight of regulatory reports, communications, and quality management submissions, identifies efficiency gains through automation and continuous improvement, and manages multidisciplinary and cross-border independence engagements within a Big 4 professional services environment.