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 of Brookfield’s platforms has its own best-in-class Finance team. Based out of our Global Head Office in downtown Toronto, our Summer 2024 Finance & Accounting Interns will have the opportunity to collaborate and gain experience working with a diverse team of professionals across the organization.

Brookfield provides wide exposure to different areas of finance and accounting. Our students will work in the following areas of Finance: financial planning and analysis, reporting, treasury, internal audit, investor relations, corporate finance or taxation.

We are a CPA pre-approved training office meaning you will gain experience towards your CPA designation while working at Brookfield .

We have a "grow from within" approach to the development of our people, with a focus on internal mobility across business groups, functions and regions, and within our portfolio companies. Our students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their experience, aptitudes, leadership and teamwork to work towards potential full-time employment or to complete additional internships in other areas of the business.

Position Summary:

• 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 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

To learn more about internships at Brookfield, visit https://www.brookfield.com/careers/student-programs

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.