Experience

Liburnia Hotels & Villas

• Croatia
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Finance And Accounting

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Opatija, Primorsko-Goranska Županija, Croatia • Definition and implementation of finance and accounting policies and internal controls • Process design and implementation of enhancements in order to achieve efficiencies • Business ownership on implementation of applications related to finance and accounting • Preparation of all external financial and tax reports • Preparation of financial reports according to Austrian GAAP for group reporting, including determination of IAF/IFRS vs. Austrian GAAP differences and performing… Show more • Definition and implementation of finance and accounting policies and internal controls • Process design and implementation of enhancements in order to achieve efficiencies • Business ownership on implementation of applications related to finance and accounting • Preparation of all external financial and tax reports • Preparation of financial reports according to Austrian GAAP for group reporting, including determination of IAF/IFRS vs. Austrian GAAP differences and performing adjustments • Direct and manage all facets of accounting/financial operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, fix asset management, financial reporting and payroll • Transition of accounting activities of other Holster’s companies to Liburnia Riviera Hotels. • Ensuring compliance with all tax laws and IAS/IFRS • Control and supervise the examination of accounting processes and systems for risk assessment and implementation of mitigating controls • Support external audits resulting in no substantial findings • Supporting Hotel Operations in the realization of new projects related to process and system improvements Show less



Teva Pharmaceuticals, Pliva Hrvatska d.o.o.

• Senior Finance Manager in GBS Finance

  • Mar 2017 - Dec 2020

  Zagreb • Leading projects related to the transition of accounting activities from different Teva’s companies in Europe and US • Accounting Management for different Teva’s intercompany across Europe once transferred to Zagreb during the stabilization phase • Responsible for overseeing ongoing internal processes to push for standardization efficiencies, automation, and accuracy • Leading SAP Enterprise project related to modules/activities performed from GBS Finance Zagreb • Coordination… Show more • Leading projects related to the transition of accounting activities from different Teva’s companies in Europe and US • Accounting Management for different Teva’s intercompany across Europe once transferred to Zagreb during the stabilization phase • Responsible for overseeing ongoing internal processes to push for standardization efficiencies, automation, and accuracy • Leading SAP Enterprise project related to modules/activities performed from GBS Finance Zagreb • Coordination and responsibility of internal and external audits and compliance controls resulting in no substantial findings • Establishing KPI’s and internal controls to mitigate possible risks for all teams within GBS Finance • Process design in accordance with best practice and implementation in GBS Finance • Leading projects from a business perspective related to different finance software solutions • Strong relationship with Finance management in the countries

• Finance Manager in GBS Finance

  • Apr 2013 - Mar 2017

  Zagreb, Croatia • Management of Accounts Payable of 18 Teva's entities in Germany and Switzerland in accordance with local tax and accounting regulations • Leading the merge of Shared Service Center in Madrid and Shared Service Center in Zagreb – transition to Zagreb • Leading transfer of AP and T&E processes from Teva's entities in Germany (Merckle, Radiopharm and Teva entities), Switzerland and Slovenia to Zagreb • Leading and managing a team of 15 accountants • Recruitment, training and… Show more • Management of Accounts Payable of 18 Teva's entities in Germany and Switzerland in accordance with local tax and accounting regulations • Leading the merge of Shared Service Center in Madrid and Shared Service Center in Zagreb – transition to Zagreb • Leading transfer of AP and T&E processes from Teva's entities in Germany (Merckle, Radiopharm and Teva entities), Switzerland and Slovenia to Zagreb • Leading and managing a team of 15 accountants • Recruitment, training and development of accounting staff in order to achieve the objectives • Definition of goals and measurement of achievement • Responsible for overseeing on-going internal processes to push for efficiencies, automation and accuracy of Accounts Payable and accounting systems for Switzerland and Germany • Implementation of Readsoft in Teva's entities in Germany (Ratiopharm, Merckle and Teva) and Switzerland • Definition, implementation and tracking of KPI’s • Definition and documentation of functional requirements and test cases to contribute to effective software improvements (Readsoft, Ariba, Meridian, SAP, T&E Management tool in SAP…) • Ensuring compliance with all tax laws and accounting standards • Coordination of internal and external audits and SOX controls • Ensuring SOX and compliance alignment • Preparation of guidelines and policies for both SSC and the countries • Strong relationship with the accounting managers in the countries



OBI Group Holding; OBI trgovina d.o.o. Croatia

• Accounting and HR Manager

  • Feb 2010 - Apr 2013

  Zagreb, Croatia • Leading a team of 4 accountants and 2 HR administrators • Preparation and responsibility for external and internal reporting • Contact person of external tax advisors, banks and auditors. • Coordination of legal topics • Responsible for daily accounting processes • Preparing statutory financial statements according to IAS/IFRS. • Streamlining the processes related to finance topics across all stores • Ensuring compliance alignment and support in performing compliance… Show more • Leading a team of 4 accountants and 2 HR administrators • Preparation and responsibility for external and internal reporting • Contact person of external tax advisors, banks and auditors. • Coordination of legal topics • Responsible for daily accounting processes • Preparing statutory financial statements according to IAS/IFRS. • Streamlining the processes related to finance topics across all stores • Ensuring compliance alignment and support in performing compliance controls on group level • Providing effective budget control to achieve monthly targets, and preparing cash flow forecasts • Collaborate with store managers on budgeting and forecast planning • Preparation of sales and marketing reports and review of achievements with management board with strong focus on business analysis, product mix, P&L realization vs. target • Definition of key figures for customers in order to design contractual conditions • Reorganization of accounting in order to achieve the department's goals and objectives • performance management (bonus and merit process) • design organizational structure incl. job requirements and description • recruitment and selection Show less



OBI Group Holding; OBI Trgovina d.o.o. Zagreb

• Independent Accountant

  • Jul 2009 - Mar 2010

  Zagreb, Croatia • posting transactions related to accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger • performing inventory in the stores and headquarter • preparing VAT claims • Preparing all finance reports, external and internal • Suggesting process improvements • Support in preparing the budget



SPAR Hrvatska d.o.o.

• Retail Groceries
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Independent accountant /Manager of Accounting Department

  • Sep 2002 - May 2006

  Zagreb, Croatia • Responsible for daily accounting processes • Coordination of accounting activities with external bookkeeping service • Payroll calculation • Preparation of internal finance reports • Coordination of legal topics • Support in budgeting • Creating chart of account and establishing the Accounting Department



Buena Vista Entertainment GmbH, Walt Disney, Munich, Germany

• Accountant

  • Jan 1997 - Dec 1999

  Munich, Bavaria, Germany • Responsible for Accounts Payable, payments, VAT reporting, Accounts Receivable • Reconciliation of liabilities and receivables with partners and intercompany • Support in implementation of ERP J. D. Edwards