Graduate Trainee Programme (Analyst, Accounting Advisory Services (AAS)) at KPMG Nigeria

KPMG is a global network of independent professional services firm with deep expertise in the provision of audit, tax and advisory services to clients in various industries and sectors of the economy. The Firm is well represented in Nigeria and across the African continent, with the objective of providing exceptional and quality services to multinational, regional and local clients and to enhance the product offerings in certain previously under-serviced markets.

Applications are invited for:

Title: Graduate Trainee Programme (Analyst, Accounting Advisory Services (AAS))

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Explore our 2027 Graduate Trainee Opportunities | Unlock New Opportunities, Make Your Mark!

Job Details
Accounting Advisory Services (AAS):

• 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.
• As you apply, we encourage you to consider which business area is best aligned with your qualification, interest, and passion as well as feed your curiosity, work with the best on emerging practices and technologies, and gain an advantage for life. 
• 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.

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
• Are under 28 years old at the time of application
• Have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme
• Be a Chartered Accountant - ACA, ACCA (strongly mandatory for AAS and IA&GRCS) 
• 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.

Application Closing Date
6th March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Successful candidates will resume Training School in September 2026, ahead of the new financial year (FY27), beginning 1st October 2026.
• Multiple applications will be disqualified.