Our People – Marcelia Maureen

Marcelia Maureen Senior Associate Tax 2007 : joined as Associate level 2011 : promoted to Assistant Manager

Why did you choose PwC Indonesia as a place to start your career?
PwC Indonesia (PwC) became my dream Firm to work for after hearing about it from my sister’s friend who worked in the company when I was still in senior high school. She said that this Firm was a great place to work for. The supportive working environment and fair treatment on the remuneration were some of the reasons why I decided later on to work in this Firm. 

I never dreamt on to be a tax consultant before. My initial career goal was to be an auditor. It was mainly the poor images working in a tax field which put me into my hesitation. My perspective on looking at this career line certainly shifted after hearing the presentation from one of the TLS members in a Job Fair presentation event. PwC is well known as a Tax Firm which upholds integrity in term of anti-bribery and anti-money laundry. The internal procedure of client’s profiling/risk management is in place before engaging to any clients. 

I, then, decided to start my career as a Tax consultant in PwC ever since. 

Tell me about your transition period and experience from college to work?
It was quite hard me, at the first place, to adjust myself with the nature of the work as well as the working hours. However, as time goes by, I can actually adapt myself with the working pace. Not to mention that I was given with new and challenging tasks that I had never known before. Those projects have given me a learning experience in understanding my role as a consultant. 

The most interesting thing when I started my career here was the Shadowing program. I was involved in one of the project with the Partner and the experience gave me the opportunity to learn directly from the expert. Not only that I can have the opportunity to apply the knowledge that I have got from University to the real working situation, but I can also learn in building my soft skills, i.e. building relationship and communication with clients and Tax Office officials. 

What did you like most about your Line of Service (LoS)?
What I like most from TLS is the task varieties. It’s not only about the variety of the projects, but it is also the opportunity to work with so many colleagues, managers and variety of clients as well as government officials. 

I’ve learned many things in my exposure to projects such as time management, work efficiency, collaboration as well understanding people from various backgrounds. The nature of the work gives me the opportunity to work as a consultant and advisors for my clients, such as research, documentation preparation, representing clients in tax court, tax advisory etc. 

The combination of these is the reason why I love working in TLS. 

Besides the job itself, what is it like working in PwC, i.e. working environment?
I do love the working environment in here. From the first day when you joined, you will get one Buddy who will become your friend whom you can share everything with. You will also get a formal coach who will guide in a technical area and monitor your learning progress. Nevertheless, everyone can be your informal coach who can help you whenever you seek for guidance.

There’s no gap between seniors and juniors while working in PwC. I surely felt welcome by everybody, including the Partners, the first time I joined this company. In addition, we surely like to celebrate our small victories every time we’ve done a project. It certainly boosts my energy before taking the next challenge.

1. Dynamic – PwC provides challenging projects for those who love variety in their works.
2. Distinctive – PwC is a number one firm, all of the employees are shaped to be distinct and special from others, given to the many experiences that enrich us, both in the technical and soft skills.
3. Quality – Deliver excellence to clients is certainly one of our values. We put knowledge, skill and professionalism to our work.