Tax Graduate - Watani Programme

Job description / Role

Description
At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,200 people across 12 countries. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and beyond.

Line of Service

Tax
Industry/Sector

Not Applicable
Specialism

General Tax Consulting
Management Level

Associate
Job Description & Summary

Do you want to drive projects that can change an entire country or region? Join us on our Tax & Legal Services Graduate Programme and be part of a human-led, tech-powered future. Tax & Legal Services is the foundation upon which our clients’ projects can run. It’s where transparency is created, businesses are evaluated, and advice is given. Each of our Tax & Legal Service Graduates have a different journey. Let us help shape yours!

You might be wondering what a Tax & Legal Services role involves. We help each client achieve their potential, reporting on different objectives based on country laws or helping clients with tax disputes. Over the two years, we’ll help you learn how to investigate problems and provide accurate legal advice, provide solutions for tax or compliance implications, and draft legal documentation, specific to each client and their needs.

Human-led, Tech-powered
You might think Tax & Legal Services is all about numbers and laws, but that’s not all that it means. At PwC Middle East, Tax & Legal Services is about navigating your way through complex procedures, understanding laws from around the world, and unearthing effective solutions. Our teams go above and beyond to understand the problems our clients face and provide relevant, effective advice. Our clients need to follow processes and procedures, and Tax & Legal Services is the reason they can.
Discover your future with us

We’re looking for versatile graduates with a real interest in problem solving. You need to be a logical thinker who is confident in asking questions.

You should also be:

• A recent or final-year undergraduate on track for a 3.5 GPA or equivalent in a STEM, Accounting, Finance or Economics degree subject area
• Preference for fluency in Arabic (spoken and written)
• During the programme, we’ll help you develop your client management, data analysis and researching skills, so it’s important that you’re willing and keen to learn and drive your own development.
• You will also become part of our Pathway to Manager program. The Pathway to Manager program (P2M) focuses on the first 5 years of your journey with us, enabling quick growth in core managerial, technical and soft skills earlier on in your career as well as working towards your professional qualification. The programme is built on four core pillars:
• Enhanced work experience
• Tax & Legal Skills Specific trainings
• Professional qualifications
• Enhanced Career coaching Framework
• More about our programme can be found here
• We’ll also offer a wide range of employee benefits differing by location, including:
• Flexible working model
• Holistic wellbeing initiatives and programmes
• Medical cover and life insurance

We are PwC Middle East.

Our business makes change happen. With around 8,000 people across 12 countries in the Middle East, you’ll play a part in building a human-led, tech-powered future. We operate regionally, connecting more than 295,000 people across the globe, bringing together unique knowledge and experiences.

Ready to transform the Middle East? Submit your application today.

Requirements

Start date: June and September 2024

Applicants should be:
• UAE Nationals with Family book
• A recent graduate and holding a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

About the Company

We are founded on a culture of partnership with a strong commercial focus. This is reflected in our purpose: To build trust in society and solve important problems.

Overseen by our Chairman, it drives what we say and do in our everyday work by informing our choice, shaping the debates, guiding our decision-making, and inspiring us to make extraordinary efforts.