Finance Accountant
Croatia
Radnička cesta, 39
Zagreb 10000
Croatia
About the role:
As a Finance Accountant, you will support the Croatian Finance department, ensuring accurate and compliant accounting records. You will assist with tax affairs, statutory accounting, and corporate regulations. Additionally, you will help ensure company compliance with corporate finance policies and standard reports, including audits. You will also support the Commercial and Operational Departments in their business development efforts.
In this role, you will:
- Ensure the Finance department meets Herbalife standards
- Liaise with the regional finance team on country-specific financial questions
- Assist in preparing Financial Statements to meet Local Statutory Reporting requirements
- Help timely file company tax returns (corporate, income taxes, VAT, social security, etc.)
- Ensure compliance with Sarbanes & Oxley Act requirements
- Ensure member compliance with VAT registration requirements
- Ensure compliance with all necessary reporting requirements
- Assist with Monthly Financial Statements due by the 4th workday of each month
- Assist with Monthly EMEA Management Reports due by the 5th workday of each month
- Reconcile balance sheets, including Inter-co accounts, monthly
- Respond promptly to Corporate/local requests for information
- Build strong, positive relationships with the local team
- Perform administrative activities essential to the Finance department
- Comply with company policies, practices, and regulations
- Report any incidents or concerns to the Finance Manager and upper management
- Follow departmental goals and standards set by superiors.
Preferred skills and qualifications:
- 1-2 years of experience in an Accounting environment
- Progress towards a financial diploma or degree
- Good knowledge of local corporate and income taxes, and local GAAP
- Experience in an international company, preferably with a US parent, is advantageous
- Proficient in PC-based accounting systems and Excel
- Professional communication skills with financial institutions, members, and local staff
- Ability to solve practical problems and work with minimal supervision
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Sensitivity to cultural differences and ability to interact at all levels
- Adaptability as the organization evolves
- Fluent in Croatian
- Good command of English (min. B2 level).
We offer:
- Life and Health Insurance.
- Extra hours off - wellness hours 15h per year.
- Hybrid work - 3 days in the office / 2 days from home.
- Personal development opportunities and access to online training environments like free access to the LinkedIn Learning platform.
- Unlimited access to company products in the kitchen.
- Up to 50% discount to purchase company products.
- Extra 2 days or 16h for charity and volunteering activities;
- Service awards – lunch with your team members;
- Possibility to shape our company through Continuous Improvement activities & programs.
Who we are:
Herbalife is a global nutrition company that has helped people pursue a healthy, active life since 1980. Our nutrition, weight management and personal care products are available exclusively to and through dedicated independent Members in more than 90 countries.
Our company offers a culture focused on people, their needs, relationships, and career to help expand talents and a chance to change lives: https://iamherbalifenutrition.com/.
For 40 years, we've known that good nutrition leads to a better life. If you're ready to help us on our mission for nutrition, we want to hear from you today.
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