NYSC INTERN AT BDS CONSULT | LAGOS

About Company:

BDS CONSULT is a Financial & management consultant, training expert, financial advisory & tax consultant. 

Job Description:

Are you a focused and detail-oriented Corper looking for a Place of Primary Assignment (PPA) that offers real-world experience? We are seeking a talented NYSC member (fresh from orientation camp) to join our Finance team. This isn’t a "filing and coffee" role; you will be an active participant in our Audit and Desk Review processes. You will assist in maintaining the integrity of our financial records, participating in compliance trainings, and preparing professional financial reports. If you have a solid grasp of accounting principles and a desire to build a career in professional audit or corporate finance, we want to mentor you.

Requirements:

1. Financial Record-Keeping & Reporting

• Ledger Support: Assist the senior accountants in maintaining accurate general ledgers and ensuring all transactions are properly coded.

• Reporting Assistance: Help gather data and prepare templates for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

• Data Entry: Ensure high-speed and high-accuracy entry of financial data into our accounting software and Excel sheets.

2. Audit Support & Desk Reviews

• Compliance Checks: Assist the Audit team with "Desk Reviews"—verifying that all internal vouchers, receipts, and supporting documents are present and compliant with company policy.

• Discrepancy Identification: Flag unusual entries or missing documentation during routine file reviews for further investigation by senior auditors.

3. Professional Training & Development

• Knowledge Building: Participate in internal financial trainings and workshops to stay updated on the latest accounting standards (IFRS) and tax laws.

• Process Improvement: Collaborate with the team to suggest ways to make our internal reporting and audit loops more efficient.

Qualifications and Skills:

Mandatory Status

• NYSC Status: Must be a currently serving NYSC member who has successfully completed the 3-week orientation camp and is actively seeking a PPA.

Educational Background

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a strictly related financial field.

• Foundational Knowledge: A strong understanding of core accounting principles (Double Entry, Accrual Basis, etc.) and basic auditing standards.

Technical & Soft Skills

• Excel Proficiency: Ability to use Microsoft Excel for data sorting, basic formulas (SUM, VLOOKUP), and table formatting.

• Analytical Mindset: Strong problem-solving skills with a "detective" approach to spotting errors in financial data.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills for reporting findings to the senior team.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 24th January, 2026

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: elizabeth.popoola@bdsconsult.com.ng using the position as subject of email.