Farfetch
Senior Accountant
TLDR
Guide process and policy modifications for effective accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance while collaborating cross-functionally.
Farfetch is a leading global marketplace for the luxury fashion industry. The Farfetch Marketplace connects customers in over 190 countries and territories with items from more than 50 countries and over 1,400 of the world’s best brands, boutiques, and department stores, delivering a truly unique shopping experience and access to the most extensive selection of luxury on a global marketplace.
FINANCE
We're a diverse team who partners and supports the business to enable delivery against our strategic and financial goals. All of our functions have an instrumental role within Farfetch to drive forward a financially sustainable business, ensuring we set the guardrails for financial control and enable financial performance.
PORTO
Our office is near Porto, in the north of Portugal, and is located in a vibrant business hub. It offers a dynamic and welcoming environment where our employees can connect and network with a large community of tech professionals.
ROLE
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will guide the required process and policy modifications that are necessary for prompt, worldwide, and smooth execution of the standards. You will have an important role in our company's accountancy, working with the team to achieve the goals for the monthly closing.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
WHO YOU ARE
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or finance.
At least 5 years of functional experience in accounting roles.
Experience in IFRS and/or US GAAP is highly valued.
Advanced knowledge in Excel (mandatory) and Power Query (plus).
Fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to work under pressure and interact effectively with different departments.
REWARDS & BENEFITS
Health insurance for the whole family, flexible working environment and well-being support and tools
Extra days off, sabbatical program and days for you to give back for the community
Training opportunities and free access to Udemy
Flexible benefits program
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT
FARFETCH is committed to being an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is celebrated. We make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.
SCAM DISCLAIMER
It has come to our attention that there may be fraudulent activities involving individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent Farfetch in order to attract candidates to a SCAM. Please be aware that Farfetch does not conduct recruitment processes through messaging apps or any unofficial communication channels, other than our official careers website. Additionally, Farfetch will never ask candidates for any form of payment during the recruitment process.
- Financial Ownership: Responsible for the full accounting cycle of a group subsidiary, ensuring accurate and timely month-end, quarterly and year-end closing processes.
- Reporting & Analysis: Prepare accounting entries and provide analytical insights on financial fluctuations to support business understanding.
- Reconciliations & Compliance: Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure alignment between operational modules and the general ledger, guaranteeing the execution of internal controls (SOX).
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Act as a key point of contact for FP&A, Tax, and Operational teams, proactively resolving bottlenecks to ensure a seamless information flow and process optimization.
- Audit & Reporting: Coordinate external audit requests and support the preparation of the company's Financial Statements.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Health insurance for the whole family, flexible working environment and well-being support and tools
Learning Budget
Training opportunities and free access to Udemy
Flexible benefits
Flexible benefits program
Farfetch operates a global marketplace that connects customers in over 190 countries with luxury fashion items from more than 1,400 brands and boutiques. By bridging the gap between established designers and emerging talents, it offers a unique shopping experience for fashion enthusiasts looking for high-quality, stylish products.
- Founded
- Founded 2008
- Employees
- 500+ employees
- Industry
- Internet Software & Services
- Total raised
- $950M raised
Senior Accountant