IFS, Graduate Programme, Middle East, 2025

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

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Specialism

IFS - Human Capital (HC)

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

Do you want to power transformation throughout the Middle East? Join us on our Internal Firm Services Finance Graduate Programme and be part of a human-led, tech-powered future. Each of our IFS Finance Graduates has a different journey. Let us help shape yours!

You might be wondering what an IFS Finance role involves. Our Internal Firm Services are the reason PwC Middle East can operate, transforming the Middle East through our clients. Over the two years, we’ll help you learn how to budget, forecast and analyse financial movements throughout our business.

Human-led, Tech-powered

Strategic Growth Across IFS Core Business Functions.

The Teams You Could Join Include

• Finance: You might think that Finance is all about numbers, transactions and accounting, but that’s not all that it means. At PwC Middle East, Finance is unearthing data to aid in business decisions, building trust with stakeholders and being the person people go to when they need advice. Our Finance teams go above and beyond to ensure our business is making the right decisions to meet our objectives. Our business needs to be strategic, and Finance is the reason we can be.
• Human Capital (HC): At PwC Middle East, our Human Capital teams build unique bonds with our employees, supporting them to navigate and succeed in their careers through cutting-edge training and development programs, coaching support and exceptional internal mobility opportunities. Our Human Capital teams go above and beyond to ensure that the firm's growth is supported by sound people strategies and seamless operations. Our business needs to work as one, and HC is the reason we can.
• Marketing and Communications (M&C): The M&C team drives the Middle East's firm strategy, providing innovative market profiling, impactful external communications and ensures our brand integrity. We are responsible for ensuring our brand values and the services we provide build and sustain competitive advantage. Areas include Branding, Events, External Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media and more. We are a team who love what we do!
• Leadership & Succession: You might think that Leadership and Succession is all about people and development but that’s not all that it means. At PwC Middle East, our Leadership and Succession team enables the strategic growth of the firm through its impact with our Partners. This team goes above and beyond to ensure our business has the right senior leadership with the right support for development and acceleration in place to future-proof the success of the business. Our business needs to be focused, and Leadership and Succession is the reason we can be.

Discover your future with us

We’re Looking For Graduates With The Ability To Work From Your Own Initiative. You Will Need To Be Flexible, Detail-oriented In The Work You’ll Do And 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 Finance, Accounting, Maths, Economics, Banking with a specialisation in Accounting or Business-related degree subject area. Or equivalent in an HR, Psychology or Business-related degree subject area or in a Marketing and Communications related degree subject area.
• Fluent in English with a preference for native Arabic language skills (spoken and written)
• Willing to be based out of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt
• Available to join for the program start date in September 2025

During the programme, we’ll help you to develop your data analysis, influencing and presentation skills so it’s important that you’re willing and keen to learn and drive your own development.

Our programme won’t just help you build the practical experience needed to develop a successful career but will also give you the opportunity to complete a professional qualification during your journey such as ACCA. 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 employee 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.

At PwC, we are a community of solvers, where every individual plays an important role in shaping the future of our firm, clients and communities. We seek individuals who excel in their roles and embody our core behaviours, working together to create a better tomorrow. Our commitment to Trusted Leadership and Distinctive Outcomes, from our PwC Professional framework, defines how we deliver on our purpose and strategy, serving our clients and living our values in every interaction. Trusted Leadership emphasises building trust, delivering sustained outcomes, and demonstrating courage and honesty, especially during challenging times. Distinctive Outcomes focus on excellence, collaboration, and inclusiveness, ensuring our work adds value, meaning, and purpose. By integrating these principles into our daily operations, we ensure that our efforts are aligned with our values and objectives. Thus, we are looking for candidates who are self-aware, collaborative, committed to continuous learning, and dedicated to delivering quality and integrity.

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