KPMG is one of the largest professional services companies in the world and one of the Big Four auditors, along with Deloitte, EY and PwC. Its global headquarters is located in Amstelveen, the Netherlands.
KPMG employs 162,000 people[2] and has three lines of services: audit, tax, and advisory. Its tax and advisory services are further divided into variou...
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Tax, Regulatory & People Services (TRPS)
The KPMG Nigeria Graduate Trainee Programme is for graduates who are curious about how organisations grow, how strategy turns into execution and how ideas create real-world impact.
From day one, you will be part of a firm that values learning, collaboration and excellence.
You will work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to complex business challenges and develop skills that will accelerate your career far beyond the classroom. At KPMG, we do not just talk about impact, we expect you to create it.
As a graduate trainee, you will contribute to client engagements that shape critical decisions across industries.
Your work will support leaders as they navigate uncertainty, respond to disruption and build organisations that are fit for the future. In doing so, you will develop commercial insight, structured problem solving skills and the confidence to operate in high-stakes environments.
We are looking for graduates who think clearly, communicate confidently and are motivated by challenge and continuous growth. If you are driven to learn, ready to stretch yourself and eager to work on problems that matter, this programme is for you.
N.B - Please note that multiple applications will be disqualified.
Requirements
You’re an ideal candidate if you meet the following criteria:
Hold a minimum of a Second-Class Upper Division from a recognised university
Hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
Have at least 5 O’ Level credits, including English and Mathematics
Law graduates must have a minimum of Second-Class Upper Division in first degree and Law School
Are under 28 years old at the time of application
Have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme
Demonstrate excellent research and writing skills
Exhibit strong communication and presentation abilities
Possess exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Are proficient in tools such as PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI, and similar applications
Have not taken the KPMG aptitude test within the last 12 months
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