Internship - Fund Accounting and Company Secretary
Published on 27/11/2024
CBRE Global Investment Administration Luxembourg
Internship - Fund Accounting and Company Secretary
In joining CBRE’s Next Generation Internship, you will have excellent opportunities to learn from industry experts and specialists, who will share invaluable knowledge and experience with you. We give you the opportunity to work on important projects with your team and ensure that you are able to gain meaningful work experience during your time at CBRE.
Internship Overview
CBRE Investment, Accounting and Reporting Solutions (CBRE IA&R) is the fund administration business line within CBRE. At CBRE IA&R, our mission is to be the leading provider of integrated fund and real estate accounting, administration, and data management services, create exceptional value for our clients and people and drive transformation across the global real estate landscape.
While gaining real-world experience and subsequently building a network of professional contacts, the programs supportive training schedule will ensure you accelerate. You will also gain an insight into how we support our clients and this will allow you to develop your knowledge of Real Estate, Accounting, Finance and associated functions.
We offer a variety of opportunities during the internship focused on Client Servicing (Fund Accounting and Company Secretary) including:
o Creation of a database for invoice management
o Creation of a database for client on-boarding management (Know Your Customer)
o Support in data centralization
o Administrative support in the development of new process and systems
o Control bank balances
o Control inter-company operations
o Prepare monthly reconciliations and reporting packages
o Monitor daily movements of banks and registrars
o Support in the preparation of Financial Statements
o Support in the preparation of documents for internal and external audits
o Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
Person Specification/Requirements:
o A forward-thinking and enthusiastic individual with a passion for accounting and finance
o Self-motivated with good written and verbal communication skills
o Strong work ethic and proactive with a positive attitude
o Attention to detail, accuracy and good time management
o Good MS Office skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
o Ability to speak, read and write in English
Internship Program Highlights:
o Be included in team meetings and see firsthand how our hard-working teams achieve results.
o Gain valuable work experience and learn from your manager and team.
o Network with CBRE IA&R colleagues and leaders, as well as those within the larger CBRE organization.
o Participate in social events and be given the opportunity to network with fellow interns.
o Complete a group final project and present findings to CBRE IA&R leadership to showcase your work and abilities.
The CBRE Investment Accounting & Reporting (IA&R) Internship accelerates your learning and development by providing you with a strong foundation upon which to build your career in the commercial real estate industry.
CBRE IA&R is the only 100% dedicated Real Estate Fund and Property accounting business supporting Global and Pan-European coordination for clients providing Fund & SPV Accounting, Investor Reporting, and Performance Measurement services to real estate investment companies, sovereign wealth funds, and other institutional investors in key financial markets.
