Watani, Graduate Programme 2026 - UAE Nationals

PwC - United Arab Emirates; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Dubai is seeking UAE Nationals for their Graduate Programme. This program provides the opportunity to work with top organizations in various service lines, including Assurance, Consulting, and Tax. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. This position offers a structured learning experience, mentorship, and development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Mentorship programs

Qualifications

• UAE Nationals with Family Book.
• Recent graduate holding a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.

Responsibilities

• Work on real client projects and internal initiatives.
• Develop technical and soft skills through structured learning and on-the-job experience.
• Access mentorship and career development support.

Skills

Fluent in English

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job 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.

About Us

With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future.

Programme Overview

Join PwC Middle East Watani Graduate Programme and be part of a human‑led, tech‑powered future. This programme is designed exclusively for UAE Nationals to build careers in one of our Lines of Service:

• Assurance
• Consulting
• Deals
• Internal Firm Services (IFS)
• Tax & Legal Services (TLS)

You will work with some of the world’s largest and most complex organizations, helping them solve critical challenges and create sustainable change.

How You’ll Contribute

You will be hired into one specific Line of Service based on your skills and interests:

Assurance

Our Middle East Assurance practice includes over 2,300 people based in 12 countries across the region and is part of PwC’s global network that operates worldwide. PwC Middle East’s Assurance practice combines the right mix of human‑led and tech powered solutions to provide our clients with quality audits and other risk services that create confidence and impact in our region and across society.

Focus: Audit, financial statement reviews, Controls

Professional Qualification: ACCA

Consulting

Our Middle East Consulting practice includes over 3,000 people across the region and is part of PwC’s global network that operates worldwide. PwC Middle East’s Consulting practice helps our clients to drive success and achieve their objectives by combining strategy, technology and management consulting expertise.

Focus: Strategy, operations, technology transformation

Professional Qualification: role dependent

Deals

Our Middle East Deals Line of Service provides you with the opportunity to deliver innovative deal solutions to our clients, provide advice and support, from initiation through to deal completion. In short, we’re a part of helping some of the world’s leading companies across industries originate, create, execute, and realise value from deals. Through data‑driven insights we help our clients move in the right direction to ensure maximum value for their company.

Focus: Transaction services, M&A advisory, valuations, strategic transactions

Professional Qualification: CFA

Internal Firm Services (IFS)

Internal Firm Services (IFS) is a network of specialist support professionals and includes Clients & Markets (Pursuit & Proposals, Business & Client Development, Inbounds, Industries and Markets & Insights), Recruitment, Marketing & Communications, Human Capital, Finance, Technology, Learning and Development and Procurement, to name but a few. Each team plays a vital role in making sure we have all the right resources, services, and technology across our business.

Focus: Support functions such as HR, Finance, Marketing, IT, Legal

Professional Qualification: role dependent

Tax & Legal Services (TLS)

At PwC Middle East, our people in Tax and Legal Services (TLS) focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions.

Focus: Tax compliance, planning, and advisory

Professional Qualification: PwC tax certifications and ATP

What You Can Expect

• Work on real client projects and internal initiatives
• Develop technical and soft skills through structured learning and on‑the‑job experience
• Access to mentorship and career development support
• Opportunity to pursue professional qualifications (specific to your role)

What You’ll Bring

• UAE Nationals with Family Book
• Recent graduate holding a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• GPA of 3.0 or above
• Fluent in English
• Degrees in Accounting, Finance, Business, STEM, Technology, or related fields

How You’ll Make a Difference

At PwC Middle East, we expect all our people to embody the skills and behaviours of The PwC Professional framework, helping us deliver on our strategy while growing and developing as leaders at every level.

Why You’ll Love Working at PwC

At PwC Middle East, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll build a meaningful career, supported by rewards and benefits that help you thrive. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and programmes that promote well‑being, balance, and personal growth. You’ll have access to continuous learning, digital upskilling, and a collaborative environment that values innovation, mentorship, and diversity. Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially here. Discover more about Life at PwC Middle East.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now!

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