OPPORTUNITY ALERT: KPMG Nigeria Internship Program for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students

Course(s) Offered: Social sciences, Accounting, etc
Internship Level: Undergraduate, Graduate
Provider: KPMG Nigeria
Country to Work in: Nigeria


Internship Description
At KPMG, qualified undergraduate and graduate student interns get the opportunity to work in a conducive and challenging environment that presents practical insights into various businesses. KPMG interns acquire useful skills and competencies in preparation for future employment opportunities.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, KPMG interns are given the opportunity to work in challenging assignments in its Audit, Advisory, Tax & Regulatory Divisions. Excellent opportunities also exist with KPMG Central Services Division (Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, Finance & Accounts, ITS and Facilities).

Eligibility
KPMG is looking to hire young students with strong motivation to learn and work with its team of professionals in order to gain insight and practical knowledge of its businesses.

REQUIREMENTS:
To be eligible, all UNDERGRADUATE Intern applicants must;

• Possess a minimum of 5 credits (SSCE/equivalent) including Mathematics and English in one sitting at O'levels.
• Be currently enrolled in a university.
• Have a minimum of second class upper degree grade in any discipline (CGPA of 3.5/5 or 3/4 for UK and US Schools respectively).
• Have completed at least the second year of university.
• CGPA Transcripts required.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills; and an ability to work in a team.
• All applicants would be subject to an ‘essay writing’ and interview assessment.

To be eligible, all GRADUATE Intern applicants must;

• Possess a minimum of 5 credits (SSCE/equivalent) including Maths and English in one sitting at O'levels.
• Have a minimum of second class upper degree grade in any discipline.
• Currently undergoing/pursuing a Post Graduate degree program.
• Pass the KPMG Graduate Aptitude test.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills; and an ability to work in a team.

Eligible groups
Citizens and residents of Nigeria

Participating Institution(s)
KPMG Nigeria --- a Nigerian registered partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative, a Swiss entity.

Fields of study
Challenging assignments in KPMG's Audit, Advisory, Tax & Regulatory Divisions. Also in the Central Services Division (Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, Finance & Accounts, ITS and Facilities).

Internship duration
The internship period for each student is at least 6 weeks and at most 24 weeks.

The KPMG summer Internship Program runs yearly from June through September. However, selection is based on performance and subject to manpower availability.

Scholarship benefits
Interns acquire useful skills and competencies in preparation for future employment opportunities

Method of Application
If you are interested in applying for an internship position at KPMG Nigeria, you will need to contact them for current internship opportunities at careers@ng.kpmg.com.

UNDERGRADUATE Intern applicants:
To apply, please provide the following;

• An Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae indicating your current CGPA.
• An Official Transcript from your University.
• A letter of recommendation from your course adviser, head lecturer or professor.

GRADUATE Intern applicants:
To apply, please provide the following;

• An Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae indicating your current CGPA.
• An Official Transcript from your University/ first degree certificate.

All applications should be sent to: careers@ng.kpmg.com with "2016 Internship Recruitment" clearly stated as the subject of your mail.

After receiving your inquiry, KPMG will contact you to discuss your internship need. This they will do by going through the details of the internship process and procedure on the phone or in an email with you.

DEADLINES:
Applications will start in January 2016. And the internship application deadline is 13th March, 2016