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locations
Toronto, Ontario
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 30+ Days Ago
job requisition id
R2026567
Location
Brookfield Place – 181 Bay Street
Brookfield Culture
Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.
Job Description
The Opportunity:
Each platform has its own best-in class Finance team. We are looking to fill Finance, Intern positions within the different business groups for Summer 2023. Based out of the Global Head Office in downtown Toronto, the Finance, Interns will be placed into a finance team within one of our platforms: Private Equity, Infrastructure, Reinsurance, Real Estate and Global Manager (BAM).
Students will have the opportunity to work in the following areas of the Finance function: financial planning and analysis, reporting, treasury, internal audit, investor relations, corporate finance and/or taxation.
Why Brookfield?
Brookfield is now a CPA pre-approved training office. Students will have the opportunity to earn their CPA experience while working at Brookfield. This role is ideal for students who are interested pursuing their CPA designation.
Aligned with our ‘grow from within’ talent strategy, our internship program is available to students for a fall, summer or winter work term. Students have the opportunity to demonstrate their experience, aptitudes, leadership and teamwork towards potential full-time employment.
Position Summary:
The Finance Intern will report into a respective Manager and will collaborate with all levels of the organization. Main responsibilities may include:
- Assist with quarterly financial statements and reporting
- Review, investigate and correct discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries, documents and reports
- Prepare variance account analysis and related schedules
- Maintain general ledger for corporate entities
- Execute full-cycle accounting transactions
- Connect with key stakeholders in the business to obtain approvals
- Assist with the coordination and execution of audits
- Prepare correspondences, gather and summarize information for routine investor requests
- Support initiatives to improve processes and operational efficiency and enhanced internal controls
Requirements:
- Working towards a Bachelor’s degree with a focus or major in Accounting or Finance
- Interest in pursuing an accounting designation (CPA)
- Proficient with MS Office (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Superior interpersonal skills, communication skills (oral and written) and takes initiative
- Organized, always on the ball and able to effectively prioritize to meet deadlines
- Self-motivated and open-minded, with a willingness to learn foster relationships
- Professionalism. Is comfortable working in a corporate and highly fast-paced environment
Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.
Brookfield is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Should you require a Human Rights Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
