FINANCEWe're a diverse team who partner and support the business to enable delivery against our strategic and financial goals. All of our functions have an instrumental role within Farfetch Group to drive forward a sustainable business, ensuring we set the guardrails for financial control and 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.
THE ROLE We are looking for a motivated Internal Audit Specialist to join the Farfetch Internal Audit team, focusing on Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and internal control assessments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2 to 5 years of relevant experience to work in a fast-paced, international environment and make a tangible impact on financial reporting integrity and operational risk management. You will support the execution of internal audit activities, particularly those related to financial reporting controls, SOX testing, and risk assessments. You’ll work closely with finance, technology, and operational teams across Farfetch and its subsidiaries to identify control gaps, evaluate risk exposures, and strengthen compliance.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Perform SOX testing procedures across key business cycles, including walkthroughs, control design evaluations, and operational effectiveness testing;
- Support control owners in understanding SOX requirements and building effective, sustainable control documentation;
- Collaborate on scoping and risk assessment activities, helping to prioritize testing and remediation efforts;
- Assist in tracking remediation of identified deficiencies and contribute to ongoing monitoring of control environments;
- Contribute to audit reports, process documentation, and issue tracking in alignment with global audit methodologies;
- Build strong relationships across finance, IT, and operational teams to promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
WHO YOU ARE
- You have 2 to 5 years of experience in internal audit, SOX testing, or internal controls, either in industry or at a public accounting firm
- You’re familiar with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), and audit standards
- You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and enjoy working in a structured, detail-oriented way
- You communicate clearly and professionally in English, both in writing and in conversations
- You are based in Porto, or are open to relocating
- Experience with data analytics, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, D365), or audit tools (e.g., AuditBoard, Workiva) is a plus
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken is mandatory.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT
- 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.
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.