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Lazard

Advises on corporate deals and manages investments

Financial Controller Apprentice - Asset Management

Financial AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Internship · Fall 2026Paris, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • The candidate must have Bac+4/5-level training in accounting, controlling, or audit, such as a Master CCA, DSCG, or a business school specializing in finance.
  • The candidate must have a good command of accounting principles and standards.
  • The candidate must have advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and complex formulas.
  • A first experience in closing or reporting is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of SAP is an advantage.
  • The candidate should demonstrate rigor, autonomy, and organizational skills, and be able to work in a team and manage tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Verify the consistency and quality of financial data.
  • Analyze variances and contribute to preparing monthly and quarterly reports.
  • Participate in monthly and annual closing activities with a team of two colleagues.
  • Prepare necessary provisions, adjustments, and supporting documentation.
  • Draft and update internal procedures.
  • Contribute to automating reporting tools, including advanced Excel tools.
  • Coordinate closely with accounting and finance teams in an international environment.

Desired Qualifications

  • A first experience in closing or reporting is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of SAP is an advantage.

About the Company

Lazard

Advises on corporate deals and manages investments

Lazard advises companies and governments on major financial decisions and manages investment portfolios for institutions, families, and wealthy individuals. Its financial advisory teams work on mergers, capital raising, and debt restructurings, combining industry knowledge with local teams that coordinate across markets. The asset management business researches investments and runs portfolios across stocks, bonds, and alternative assets, while specialized advisers analyze geopolitical risks for corporate leaders. Lazard earns fees for advisory assignments and investment management, with investment fees generally tied to client assets. The firm traces its roots to 1848 and is headquartered in New York City.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
New York, NY
Founded
1848

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