Internship - Fund Accounting (m/f)

Arendt Investor Services, which is part of Arendt & Medernach, the largest law firm in Luxembourg, is regulated by the Luxembourg supervisory authority (CSSF – Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier) and operates under the status of Professional of Financial Sector (“PSF”).

Arendt Investor Services offers a wide range of services, such as domiciliation, corporate secretarial and accounting services, fund services, directorship of companies, tax-compliance services and assistance in the winding-up of companies.

To be based in our Luxembourg office, we are looking for a:

Internship – Fund Accounting

As a Trainee Fund Accountant in the FATA department, your role will encompass all facets of the calculation of net asset values on a variety of complex PERE (Private Equity/Real Estate) funds. This is a challenging and rewarding role, which provides exposure to all elements of a PERE fund’s accounting processes and life cycle. Working with other members of the team, your responsibilities will include:

Your role:

• Assist in the accounting of PERE funds which hold a diverse portfolio of investments;
• Participate in the calculation of the net asset value of funds on a quarterly/semi-annual and annual basis which will include the preparation for reporting packs under LUXGAAP (some under IFRS or USGAAP);
• Day-to-day bookkeeping;
• Assist in the preparation/review of financial statements for audit purposes;
• Calculation of tax/VAT reporting;
• Preparation of needed reporting (client, BCL, CSSF);
• Ensure adequate and timely responses to clients’ requests;
• Various administrative tasks.

Your profile:

• You are studying a Bachelor or Master's degree in accounting, finance or business;
• Ideally, you have a first experience related to PERE funds (preferably within asset management groups in Luxembourg);
• You have a basic knowledge/show good interest of the regulations pertaining to Alternative funds such as RAIF and of AIFM regulation;
• You are fluent in English; any additional language is considered an asset;
• You are well organized and rigorous;
• You are able to prioritize workload and manage several tasks;
• You display a positive and enthusiastic attitude;
• You have knowledge of Microsoft word and excel.

We offer:



• An entrepreneurial working environment giving priority to team work;
• A multicultural environment where we promote diversity, talent & ideas;
• The ability to work and interact with a wide variety of specialists;
• Internal trainings and career development.

Interested?

If you are interested in this job opportunity, we are looking forward to receiving your application. 

All applications will be treated confidentially.

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