Internal Audit Specialist Job Description
Farfetch is a leading global marketplace for luxury fashion, connecting customers worldwide with a vast selection of high-end brands and products.
The Farfetch Marketplace enables customers in over 190 countries to browse and purchase luxury items from more than 50 countries and over 1,400 top brands, boutiques, and department stores. This unique shopping experience provides access to the world's most extensive selection of luxury goods on a single platform.
* We're a diverse team who partner and support the business to drive forward strategic and financial goals. All our functions have an instrumental role within the organization to promote sustainable growth and ensure financial control.
Our office is located in a vibrant business hub near Porto, Portugal, offering a dynamic and welcoming environment where employees can connect and network with a large community of tech professionals.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2-5 years of relevant experience to join the internal audit team and contribute to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and internal control assessments. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced international environment, making a tangible impact on financial reporting integrity and operational risk management.
Key Responsibilities:
* 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.
Requirements:
* 2-5 years of experience in internal audit, SOX testing, or internal controls, either in industry or at a public accounting firm;
* Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), and audit standards;
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured and detail-oriented approach;
* Excellent communication and professional written and verbal skills in English;
* Based in Porto or 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.