Academy Program Coordinator Intern (Rolling Intake)

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

Job description & summary

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, but 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 they do whether for their 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 they do and you’ll build networks with your colleagues and peer groups. Whichever business area you choose, they're 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 their Internship offers just that.

Responsibilities

As an Intern/Trainee, you will:

• Support the Academy team to set physical classes for training
• Upload attendance reports, cost allocations for the training, basic e-Learns troubleshooting, and following up with the learners to complete Mandatory eLearn  
• Other ad-hoc tasks (if required).

Training & development

When collaborating with experts in your selected business domain, you’ll become a valued team member, assuming responsibilities at the graduate level. Your assignments will involve client projects, allowing you to deepen your understanding of their work and establish connections with colleagues and peers. Regardless of the business area you choose, PwC assures you that this experience will be a rewarding investment of your time. Whether it’s interacting with clients, networking with people, participating in social events, or honing your skills, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the growth and learning opportunities. At PwC, opportunity lies at the core of your career, and their internship program embodies just that. 

Benefits

Aside from getting an attractive allowance, 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

At PwC, their internship program is highly regarded in the business community. As an intern (or “Vocational Employee” as they call it), you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, develop new skills, and gain exposure to real-world work. During your internship, you’ll engage in challenging and relevant tasks, attend networking events, and receive guidance from a supervisor. Depending on the business needs and your performance, you may be offered a full-time position with the firm upon completion of your internship.

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 below which 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. Working here is like being with a family, where everyone is eager to help and support each other. 

About you

To apply for this role, you are required to meet the following requirements:

• Minimum Academic Requirement: Pursuing a degree in any discipline
• Final year student as you may be potentially converted to a permanent role after your internship
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Possess good leadership skills and demonstrate resilience
• Able to demonstrate analytical thinking and business acumen
• Interest in Learning Development and General Talent Management
• Basic knowledge of Google Workspace

How to apply

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

• Academic Certificates and Transcripts, from SPM (or equivalent) onwards
• A copy of your NRIC or passport
• Recent passport-size photo

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• pwc.com/id/en/careers/internship-programmes.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