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FY27 Graduate Trainee at Ernst & Young (EY) – Lagos, Nigeria

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Item Details
Company Ernst & Young (EY)
Location Lagos, Lagos State
Employment Type Full-time
Salary Not specified by the employer
Qualification Minimum of Second Class Upper Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Actuarial Sciences, Computer Sciences, Mathematics or a Related Field
Experience Not specified by the employer
Application Deadline Not specified by employer
Number of Openings Not specified

About This Opportunity

Ernst & Young (EY), one of the Big Four professional services firms, is recruiting Graduate Trainees for its FY27 intake in Lagos. Trainees join a firm that works across four service lines — Assurance, Consulting, Strategy and Transactions, and Tax — and they build their early careers on real client engagements in sectors where EY is a recognised market leader, including financial services, energy and utilities, oil and gas, telecommunications, industrial products, automotive, retail and consumer products, and real estate. The firm is looking for graduates with at least a second class upper degree who have completed NYSC and can show a genuine interest in one of its service lines. In return, the advert promises structured development programmes, work with integrated teams in Nigeria and beyond, and a competitive remuneration package for successful candidates. No closing date is published, so apply promptly.

Key Responsibilities

This is a graduate programme rather than a fixed duty roster, and the advert describes the trainee experience in these terms:

  • Work on varied client engagements across different industry sectors, applying what you studied to live business problems from the start of your career.
  • Build your career within one of the firm’s core service lines: Assurance, Consulting, Strategy and Transactions, or Tax.
  • Accelerate your technical capabilities and leadership skills through future-focused courses and development programmes.
  • Work in highly integrated teams, collaborating with colleagues of diverse backgrounds in Nigeria and across the globe.
  • Develop your personal and business skills by working on challenging projects with well-known companies, supported by extensive learning and development programmes.
  • Take personal responsibility for your career and professional development, with the firm’s support at each stage.

Requirements And Qualifications

  • A minimum of second class upper degree.
  • Your degree should be in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Actuarial Sciences, Computer Sciences, Mathematics or a related field.
  • You must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; another language is a plus.
  • Proficient IT skills, covering Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • A high level of motivation and drive to start a career in professional services.
  • Analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to work in a team, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Attention to detail, with a commitment to high quality and accuracy.
  • Demonstrable interest in one of the core service lines: Assurance, Consulting, Strategy and Transactions or Tax.
  • Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA or CIMA, and other relevant certifications, are an added advantage — they are not compulsory.

Please note: the official advert does not state an age limit for this intake. Only the conditions listed above are stated by the employer.

Salary And Benefits

Salary: Not specified by the employer — no figure is published in the official advert.

Benefits and support stated by the employer:

  • A very competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidates.
  • Future-focused courses and development programmes to build technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills.
  • Continuous investment in personal well-being and career development.
  • Extensive learning and development programmes, and work with a bright, friendly and energetic team.

How To Apply

  1. Read the full requirements above and confirm that your degree class, discipline and NYSC status match the advert.
  2. Prepare your CV and your academic details, including your degree result and NYSC completion.
  3. Open the official EY careers portal: https://careers.ey.com/ey/job/
  4. Search the portal for “FY27 Graduate Trainee” with Lagos, Nigeria as the location, and open the listing.
  5. Create your candidate account on the portal, complete the application form and submit it through the portal.
  6. The advert states no closing date, and says shortlisted candidates will be engaged within three weeks after the application deadline — so apply as early as you can.

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Our Tips For This Role

  • Put the three eligibility facts where they cannot be missed: a minimum of second class upper, your degree discipline from the listed fields, and completed NYSC — all three are stated requirements.
  • Name the service line you want: the advert requires a demonstrable interest in one of Assurance, Consulting, Strategy and Transactions, or Tax, so state your choice and tie it to your degree and experience.
  • Prepare your academic details before you start: the How To Apply section asks you to have your CV and academic details, including your degree result and NYSC completion, ready for the portal.
  • Show the stated IT skills with evidence: proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required, alongside excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Search the portal exactly as directed — “FY27 Graduate Trainee” with Lagos, Nigeria as the location — and apply early, as no closing date is published.

About Ernst & Young (EY)

Ernst & Young (EY) is a global professional services organisation and one of the Big Four firms.
Its stated purpose is building a better working world for its people, its clients and its communities.
The firm works through four service lines: Assurance, Consulting, Strategy and Transactions, and Tax.
In Nigeria, EY serves clients across financial services, energy, oil and gas, telecommunications, consumer products, real estate and other major sectors.
The firm’s Nigerian advert notes a team of more than 1,000 colleagues working throughout Nigeria.
Its graduate trainee intake is the firm’s main entry route for new graduates into professional services careers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the deadline for the EY FY27 Graduate Trainee application?
The official advert does not publish a closing date. It states only that shortlisted candidates will be engaged within three weeks after the application deadline, so submit your application as early as possible.

What qualification do I need?
A minimum of second class upper degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Actuarial Sciences, Computer Sciences, Mathematics or a related field, and you must have completed NYSC.

Is a professional qualification compulsory?
No. Qualifications such as CPA, ACCA or CIMA are stated as an added advantage only.

Where is the job located?
The intake is based in Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria, as stated in the official advert.

How much is the salary?
No figure is published. The advert states that a very competitive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates.

Verified on 11 November 2026 — the official advert and application link were checked on this date.

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