Controllership Intern, EMEA REMS

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

Controller Intern

Duration: 12 months

Location: Warsaw, Rondo Daszyńskiego

Reports To: Controllership Manager

Contract type: mandate agreement

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Controller Intern to join our finance team for a 12-month assignment. This role provides comprehensive exposure to controllership functions including accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance within a global real estate services environment.

Controller Intern

About This Role

Join our finance team for a 12-month internship where you'll get hands-on experience in accounting, financial reporting, and controls at a global real estate company. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, tackle real projects, and build skills that launch your finance career.

What You'll Do

Monthly accounting - help close the books each month by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and explaining variances to management

Financial reporting & audits - support internal and external audits by gathering documentation, and help ensure our reporting is accurate and compliant

Analysis & projects - dig into financial data to spot trends, answer management questions, and contribute to automation and efficiency improvements

Team collaboration - work with accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, and other finance teams to keep operations running smoothly

What We're Looking For

Currently working toward a Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting, Finance, or related field (graduating within 12-24 months)

Strong Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, formulas)

Detail-oriented with good analytical and communication abilities

A proactive problem-solver who works well independently and on teams

Previous accounting or finance internship experience is a plus but not required

Fluent English skills, allowing you to easily navigate through an international corporate environment

What You Can Expect From Us

12-month internship with the potential for full-time employment afterwards

Real mentorship from finance professionals who want to help you grow

Flexible Work Environment – Hybrid model in premium Warsaw Spire workspace with state-of-the-art facilities and metro access

Career Development & Growth – Robust development opportunities with 80% employee participation in structured programs, AI upskilling, and professional training

Stability & Recognition – 78% employee recommendation rate, recognized for 18 consecutive years as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies

Inclusive & Supportive Culture – Strong commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion across multiple employee resource groups and initiatives

Global Perspective – 60 nationalities and 40 languages represented, offering rich cultural exchange and collaboration opportunities

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.