Goods & Services Tax Mid-year Internship (May 2024)

About PwC Singapore

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is an international professional services brand of firms, operating as partnerships, created in 1998 by a merger between two accounting firms - Coopers & Lybrand, and Price Waterhouse. PwC businesses employ 284,000 individuals in 157 countries and 742 venues, known to provide a coherent approach in areas like risk, quality, and strategy, and it establishes policies and programs.

Your role

As a Goods & Services Tax Professional, you will join a growing network that works with clients across a range of sectors each with its own specific indirect tax challenges. Key roles and responsibilities include:

• You will provide advisory and compliance services to a wide range of exclusive clients.
• You will help clients manage their GST reporting.
• You will conduct GST reviews and liaise with the Inland Revenue Authority Of Singapore (IRAS) on client matters.

Training and development

PwC’s internship program provides you with unparalleled opportunities to work alongside experienced professionals to develop new skills and qualities, put into practice what you’ve learned at university, and give you exposure to what working life is like at PwC. During the program, you’ll undertake challenging and relevant work through client engagements, networking events, and other exciting opportunities. Furthermore, to ensure that you’re equipped with all the knowledge and tools to complete your internship successfully, you’ll go through an induction during the first few days with the firm. You’ll also be assigned a supervisor who will be responsible for looking after and guiding you throughout your entire internship period.

Benefits

PwC provides complete medical insurance and other financial benefits such as:

• business travel insurance and supplemental life insurance
• accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• identity theft protection
• auto and home insurance
• employee mortgage program
• pet insurance

Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable employment laws.

Career progression

PwC offers a wide variety of training and developmental opportunities, so employees stay relevant in the marketplace and build their credentials and experiences. PwC is committed to developing employees who meet the standards of the “PwC Professional”. By starting your career with PwC, you can expect a culture of learning in which teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued and respected, with your personal development at the center of it. PwC combines a variety of innovative learning approaches with on-the-job coaching and career milestone development experiences to empower you to build a successful and rewarding career.

Work-life balance

At PwC work model includes three ways of working - virtual, in-person, and flex. For professionals who select a virtual role, they'll primarily work virtually, unless they must be in the office or at a client site for key events. Employees work both in-person and virtually and will spend one to three days per week on average at a PwC office or a client site and work virtually the remainder of the time. Flex is encouraged for interns and new associates to take full advantage of the new joiner experience. Some PwC professionals, based on role or team, have a location requirement and are likely part of a local team that periodically works together in an assigned office or client site.

Company culture

PwC is made up of people from different races, ethnicities, genders, backgrounds, religions, and beliefs. But together, all employees are united by purpose and values. PwC continues to build a culture of belonging, one that moves from awareness to empathy and demonstrates inclusive leadership. As a purpose-led and values-driven organization, PwC is using its talent and its resources to be a voice for change and knows that to be a leader and continue to do better.

About you

• Accountancy and Business students from local and overseas universities.
• Are keen to develop themselves in the profession.
• Are highly motivated, enthusiastic, confident, and creative.
• Have a good co-curricular activities record.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Are service-oriented and committed to teamwork and excellence.

How to apply

• To apply for this position, click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page.
• After submitting your application, you will be required to take an assessment to be considered to fill the role and are expected to complete the assessment as soon as possible.
• If you are selected, you will receive an invitation to PwC’s assessment day where you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the company's culture and discover where your passions and skills may fit.
• Selected candidates will be offered an employment contract to join the firm.
• You could expect to get the offer if you passed the recruiting process approximately within a week.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• pwc.com/sg/en/careers/students/university-internships
• .youtube.com/watch/pwc-singapore