Accountant
Farfetch · Porto
Sobre a função
Farfetch is a leading global marketplace for the luxury fashion industry, connecting customers in over 190 countries with items from more than 50 countries and over 1,400 of the world’s best brands and charming boutiques from around the world. Farfetch opens a world of luxury for endless expressions of style, delivering a truly unique shopping experience and access to the most extensive selection of luxury on a global marketplace.
FINANCE
The Finance team stands as a strategic pillar of our organization, enabling the delivery of our business and financial goals, ensuring robust financial controls and optimizing overall financial performance. Finance is responsible for managing capital, ensuring financial integrity, optimizing resource allocation, and delivering accurate reporting to drive sustainable growth and profitability.
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.
THE ROLE
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will guide the required process and policy amendments that are necessary for prompt, worldwide, and smooth execution of the standards. You will have an important role in the accountancy of our company, working together with the team to achieve the goals for the monthly closing.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
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Prepare and post accounting entries with accuracy and timeliness
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Support the month-end and year-end close activities
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Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate reconciling items under supervision
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Assist with the preparation of tax returns and other statutory reporting requirements
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Support the preparation of documentation for internal and external audits
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Perform accounting controls and SOX activities in accordance with established procedures
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Process and analyse accounting data, ensuring completeness and accuracy
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Assist in identifying and resolving accounting discrepancies
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Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation
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Contribute to process improvements and standardisation initiatives within the Accounting team
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Collaborate with other Finance teams and business stakeholders to resolve accounting queries
WHO YOU ARE
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
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3-5 years of experience in Accounting or Financial Reporting
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Basic understanding of accounting principles; knowledge of IFRS is a plus
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Strong Excel skills; experience with ERP systems is an advantage
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Experience with SOX controls is a plus
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Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
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Proactive, organised, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
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Good communication and teamwork skills
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Fluent in English, both written and spoken
REWARDS & BENEFITS
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Health insurance for the whole family and other well-being resources
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25 Days of Annual Leave (above the statutory) and additional Caring Days (2 days per year) and
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Boomerang: sabbatical program after 5 years service
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Training opportunities and free access to LinkedIn Learning
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Flexible benefits program
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Flexible working environment
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT & SCAM DISCLAIMER
- EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES- Farfetch is an equal opportunities employer ensuring that all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process. We are determined that no applicant experiences discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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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.