Finance Accountant - Southern & Central Europe
Herbalife d.o.o. Croatia - Radnička cesta, 39, Zagreb Croatia 10000, Croatia
About the team and role:
Supports the Croatian Finance department ensuring up-to-date and compliant accounting records. Assistance in tax affairs, statutory accounting and corporate regulations. Support and assistance in company compliance to corporate finance policies and standard reports (including Audit). Support Commercial and Operational Departments in their business development. The role works closely with the Finance Supervisor, Subregional Finance Senior Manager, Regional finance teams and internal stakeholders. To meet local and corporate reporting deadlines, support audits and respond to information requests. It also partners with commercial and operational teams to enable business development activities.
In this role you will:
- Support in ensuring that the Finance department performs to expected Herbalife standards
- Liaise from time to time with regional finance team on country financial questions
- Cooperation in other activities with Finance Supervisor
- Assistance in Financial Statements reports to meet Local Statutory Reporting requirements
- Assistance in timely filing of company tax returns – corporate and income taxes, VAT, social security etc.
- Support in ensuring that Croatian entity complies with Sarbanes & Oxley Act requirements.
- Support in ensuring of member compliance with company requirements concerning VAT registrations
- Support in ensuring of companies compliance with all necessary reporting requirements
- Assist with Monthly Financial Statements, as per Corporate Policy – due by 4th work day each month
- Assist with Monthly EMEA Management Report, as per Regional requirements – due by 5th work day each month
- Assist with Balance sheet reconciliations including Inter-co accounts on a monthly basis
- Timely responsiveness to Corporate / local requests for information
- Assist with building strong, positive relationships with local team
- Adhering of all administrative activities essential to the running of the Finance department
- Act in compliance with company policies, practices, and regulations. Immediately inform Finance supervisor and upper management of any incidents or concerns of the employees and/or members.
- Follow goals and standards for department given by superiors.
- Interacts with all levels throughout the Croatian entity, local financial institutions, local vendors and local members. When necessary interacts with Regional Finance, Internal Audit and Home Office Corporate Finance, Tax and Treasury departments.
Our requirements:
- 2-3 years experience within an Accounting environment
- Progression towards a financial diploma or degree
- Good all round knowledge of local corporate and income taxes and local GAAP. Work in International company, preferably with a US-listed parent advantageous
- Experienced in PC-based accounting systems such as Pantheon is ideal and must be proficient with MS excel.
- Good interpersonal skills and a team player
Communicates confidently and professionally with financial institutions, members and internal teams
Handles practical problems and responsibilities independently, with minimal supervision
Maintains strict confidentiality and manages sensitive information appropriately
Organises and prioritises daily workload effectively in a fast‑paced environment
Builds strong working relationships at all levels, with awareness of cultural differences
Contributes positively as a collaborative and reliable team member
Adapts well to change as the organisation and its processes evolve
What we offer:
- International environment.
- Attractive salary and benefits package including Health insurance, Sports benefit, Life insurance, voluntary Pension plan, Transportation Allowance, Lunch Allowance and Wellness Hours.
- Annual bonus at company discretion.
- Unlimited access to company products in the kitchen to prepare your favourite shake.
- Up to 50% discount to purchase company products.
- Access to online personal development & training resources
- Service Award Scheme
- Extra 2 days/16 hours for charity and volunteering activities.
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 careers – helping talents grow and giving them a chance to change lives.
Learn more: https://www.herbalife.com
