Senior Accountant at Farfetch

Porto, Porto District, Portugal

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Luxury FashionIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting
  • At least 5 years of functional experience in areas of accounting
  • Experience in IFRS and/or US GAAP (preferred)
  • Advanced knowledge in Excel (mandatory); knowledge of other computer systems, Power Query (preferred)
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken (mandatory)
  • Flexible and capable of working under pressure
  • Excellent team player with ability to interact with different departments

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for a subsidiary of the group
  • Prepare and record accounting entries
  • Support month-end and year-end close process
  • Perform balance sheet reconciliation applying important analysis view
  • Responsible for the preparation and completion of monthly and annual Tax obligations
  • Support the execution of the Financial Statements of the company
  • Prepare and participate in external audit requests
  • Guarantee that controls are carried out
  • Process optimization
  • Guide the required process and policy modifications for prompt, worldwide, and smooth execution of standards
  • Work with the team to achieve goals for the monthly closing

Skills

Accounting
IFRS
US GAAP
Month-end Close
Year-end Close
Balance Sheet Reconciliation
Tax Obligations
Financial Statements
External Audit
Process Optimization

Farfetch

Online marketplace for luxury fashion items

About Farfetch

Farfetch operates as a global online marketplace for luxury fashion, linking high-end brands and boutique retailers with consumers. The platform allows users to browse and purchase a wide range of luxury items, ensuring that both brands and retailers can reach a worldwide audience. Farfetch's business model is centered around facilitating these transactions, earning revenue primarily through commissions on sales made through its site. Additionally, it offers services like digital marketing and logistics to help its partners enhance their online presence. A distinguishing feature of Farfetch is its acquisition of LUXCLUSIF, a luxury resale platform, which enables it to cater to the growing demand for pre-owned luxury goods. The company's goal is to provide a seamless shopping experience for luxury fashion enthusiasts while supporting brands and retailers in expanding their reach.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2007Year Founded
$682.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Flexible Work Hours
Employee Pension Scheme

Risks

Increased competition from Mytheresa could impact Farfetch's market share.
Farfetch faces challenges in maintaining its presence in the Chinese market.
The sale to Coupang indicates potential financial instability for Farfetch.

Differentiation

Farfetch connects luxury brands and consumers through a unique online marketplace.
The platform offers modular, API-enabled technology for luxury fashion brands.
Farfetch provides commerce solutions, enhancing brands' online presence and sales.

Upsides

Virtual try-on technology is gaining popularity in luxury fashion.
Farfetch can capitalize on Yoox Net-A-Porter's exit from China.
Exclusive partnerships, like with Officina Bernardi, enhance Farfetch's offerings.

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