Call for Applications: Kreston Pedabo Graduate Trainee Programme 2026
Applications are now open for the Kreston Pedabo Graduate Trainee Programme 2026, a structured entry-level programme for young graduates who want to build careers in accounting, audit, tax, and professional services.
The programme is particularly suitable for fresh and early-career graduates looking to move from academic knowledge into practical professional experience.
Successful candidates will join Kreston Pedabo’s Graduate Trainee School in Lagos, where they will receive structured training, practical exposure, and guidance from experienced professionals.
About Kreston Pedabo
Kreston Pedabo is a professional services firm providing services across areas such as audit, assurance, tax, accounting, and business advisory.
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The Graduate Trainee Programme provides an entry route for talented graduates interested in developing professional careers within these areas.
About the Graduate Trainee Programme
The programme includes a three-month Graduate Trainee School designed to introduce participants to the practical aspects of working within a professional services environment.
Trainees will gain exposure to areas including:
- Audit procedures and fieldwork
- Tax compliance
- Tax research
- Financial analysis
- Financial record reconciliation
- Audit working papers
- Client documentation
- Accounting principles
- Professional accounting standards
- Microsoft Excel and other workplace tools
Participants will also develop important professional skills such as communication, analytical thinking, time management, documentation, accuracy, and attention to detail.
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Who Can Apply
The programme is open to graduates from Accounting as well as relevant social and management disciplines.
Applicants from non-accounting backgrounds can also apply, provided they meet the professional qualification requirement.
Requirements
Applicants should:
- Hold a university degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower (2:2) or equivalent
- Have studied Accounting or a related Social Science or Management discipline
- Be enrolled with ICAN or ACCA if applying with a non-accounting degree
- Have at least five O’Level credits obtained in one sitting
- Have completed NYSC or be due to complete NYSC before October 2026
- Be no more than 28 years old as of October 2026
- Have an interest in building a career in audit, tax, accounting, or professional services
- Possess good numerical and analytical abilities
- Have good communication and documentation skills
- Pay attention to detail
- Be willing to learn and work under professional supervision
- Be available to work onsite in Lagos
Previous extensive professional experience is not required, as this is a graduate trainee opportunity designed for candidates at the beginning of their careers.
What You’ll Gain
Successful candidates will benefit from:
- Three-month structured Graduate Trainee School
- Practical, on-the-job professional experience
- Exposure to real tax and audit engagements
- Training in professional accounting practices
- Mentorship from experienced audit and tax professionals
- Professional and career development
- Support towards relevant professional development and accounting qualifications
- Opportunity to develop practical financial and analytical skills
- Exposure to client-facing professional services work
- Performance-based recognition where applicable
- Paid leave and statutory benefits in line with applicable company policies
Skills You’ll Develop
Beyond technical accounting knowledge, the programme provides an opportunity to strengthen workplace competencies including:
- Financial analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Professional communication
- Report preparation
- Documentation
- Time management
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Client service
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Programme Details
- Programme: Kreston Pedabo Graduate Trainee Programme 2026
- Organisation: Kreston Pedabo
- Programme Type: Graduate Trainee
- Training Period: Three-month Graduate Trainee School
- Location: Lagos, Nigeria
- Work Mode: Onsite
- Career Areas: Audit, Tax, Accounting and Professional Services
- Minimum Degree Grade: Second Class Lower (2:2)
- Maximum Age: 28 years as of October 2026
- NYSC: Completed or expected to be completed before October 2026
Deadline: 5 August 2026