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About PwC Malaysia

PricewaterhouseCoopers is an international professional services brand of firms, operating as partnerships under the PwC brand and is considered one of the Big Four accounting firms, along with Deloitte, EY, and KPMG. In Malaysia, PwC employs more than 3,000 people in seven locations (i.e. Kuala Lumpur, Pulau Pinang, Ipoh, Melaka, Johor Bahru, Labuan, and Kuching) who are dedicated to solving the complex problems businesses are facing today's changing market place.

Your role

At a certain point in your studies, you are making decisions about your future career considering all kinds of information, and listening to friends and close people. Still, there is nothing like your own experience.

An internship at PwC not only offers an opportunity to build your skills and confidence, but also to work on client projects that give you insight into who PwC is and what the firm does whether for PwC clients, the economy, or the wider community. Working alongside specialists in your chosen business area, you’ll be a valued member of the team, with graduate-level responsibility.

You’ll be assigned to client projects to develop your understanding of what PwC really does and you’ll build networks with your colleagues and peer groups. Whichever business area you choose, PwC is sure you’ll find this a worthwhile investment of your time. Be it the clients; the people; the networks; or the social events, you’ll be surprised at the skills you’ll develop and how much you’ll learn. Opportunity is at the heart of a career at PwC and this Internship offers just that.

Responsibilities

As an Intern/Trainee, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping PwC clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution.

• You’ll be a part of an environment that broadens your functional training, and personal and technical skills, and deepens your knowledge of client services.
• You’ll play an integral role in supporting staff as needed for an outstanding variety of work and making contributions to the team on a daily basis.

Training & development

In general, PwC utilizes more traditional ways of learning, such as classes or online courses, to foster core skills and technical expertise. This accounts for 10% of their learning approach. Apart from learning by doing, PwC provides its employees with coaching. The employee’s coach is the person who guides them along their career path and provides feedback and support when needed. This accounts for 20% of their learning approach. PwC believes that the most effective way to learn is by being on the job, even if the employee is doing it for the first time. They offer a deep dive into challenging business cases with real clients while working in different teams and industries. This accounts for 70% of their learning approach.

Benefits

Aside from getting paid, by joining this internship at PwC Malaysia, you will also get the following benefits:

• Mentoring & coaching by PwC Professionals
• Exposure to real projects and PwC clients
• Networking with other PwC people from various backgrounds and/or around the globe
• Opportunity to work full-time with PwC

Career progression

PwC Malaysia offers various programs and opportunities for career growth and development. The company has a People Value Proposition called GROW, which stands for Growth, Recognition, Opportunities, and Ways of Working. This program is designed to help employees on their career journey and create a meaningful work-life balance.

The company offers internships for undergraduates to gain real-life experience and insights into the working world. PwC also has entry-level positions open according to selected intakes, with monthly joining dates for graduates joining Assurance, Tax, and Risk Assurance Services, as well as the Earn While You Learn program for non-graduates.

Work-life balance

PwC now offers flexibility in terms of time and working place to increase the WLB of their employees. Regular office hours start from 08:30 AM to 05:30 PM, Monday to Friday. We can also see the video above that tells how one of PwC's employees balances between her career and study (personal life).

Company culture

In the eyes of most employees, PwC Malaysia is a company that has a warm and caring culture. Every person at PwC respects and values diversity. 

About you

To apply for this position, PwC expects you to have:

• Minimum Academic Requirement: Pursuing a degree in any discipline - Preferably candidates from STEM consider Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business Administration
• Fresh graduate and final year student is the priority
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Possess good leadership skills and demonstrate resilience
• Demonstrate the ability to build meaningful relationships
• Able to demonstrate analytical thinking and business acumen

How to apply

To apply for this job, simply click the button "Apply on employer site" below. We will direct you to PwC Malaysia's official link for this vacancy. Be sure that you've read all of the requirements mentioned above.

Please attach the following documents along with your CV when you submit an online application:

• Academic Certificate and Transcripts from SPM onwards
• A copy of your NRIC or passport
• Recent passport-size photo

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• pwc.com/c1/en/careers/professional-development.html
• pwc.com/my/en/careers/work-life.html
• pwc.com/my/en/careers/jobpostings.html
• glassdoor.com/Reviews/PwC-Malaysia-Reviews-EI_IE8450.0,3_IL.4,12_IN170.htm?filter.iso3Language=eng