You will:
• Manage local operations and oversee the financial budget for the Croatian entity;
• Handle banking operations, including payment entry, approval, and release processes;
• Support and coordinate local financial activities, including budgeting, invoicing, cash flow planning, salary payout coordination, yearly closing procedures, and cooperation with the external accounting partner;
• Coordinate business trip documentation, per diems, and related financial processes in collaboration with accounting;
• Ensure smooth HR operations and compliant HR document flow in accordance with the Croatian Labour Act (Zakon o radu);
• Coordinate employment contracts, annexes, onboarding, offboarding, and termination documentation in partnership with central HR and payroll teams;
• Support local recruitment activities and hiring coordination;
• Supervise and coordinate the daily work of a junior operations/administrative employee, including task planning, quality control, and on-the-job guidance;
• Collaborate closely with central Operations, Finance, Payroll, HR, and IT teams on local and regional initiatives;
• Oversee day-to-day office management and operational activities for the Zagreb office;
• Manage the local employee benefits budget and support employee-related initiatives.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field;
• Previous experience in accounting, finance, or a related administrative/financial role;
• Native-level Croatian and upper-intermediate English language skills, both written and spoken;
• Strong analytical thinking and willingness to learn and develop within a dynamic professional environment;
• High level of accuracy, responsibility, and attention to detail;
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets;
• Strong organizational and communication skills with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
Benefits:
- Professional Growth – We support your career development, offering performance and salary reviews once a year to ensure your progress is recognized and rewarded;
- Flexible Working Hours – Manage your workday with flexibility and the option to work from home when needed, while enjoying our city-centre office as a convenient, collaborative workspace;
- Culture & Connection – From team bonding activities like Christmas parties and summer events to spontaneous celebrations, monthly breakfasts, or team lunches, we celebrate wins—big or small—together;
- International Offsite Trips – Each year, we travel to an exciting destination to spend time with the entire Civitta team, strengthening connections and creating unforgettable memories;
- Gifts Programme – Welcome boxes, birthday surprises, and holiday cheer ensure your special moments are always recognized;
- Continuous Learning – From expert-led trainings to personal development budgets, your growth is our priority.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
- Previous experience in accounting, finance, or related administrative/financial role
- Basic understanding of Croatian accounting principles and local tax regulations
- Native-level Croatian and upper-intermediate English language skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets
What We Do
Civitta is a leading independent management consultancy in Emerging Europe. Today, our company, headquartered in Tartu, Estonia, employs over 700 consultants and experts across 27 offices in 19 countries: Estonia Latvia Lithuania Poland Finland Denmark Belarus Ukraine Moldova Serbia Romania Slovakia Bulgaria North Macedonia Kosovo Armenia Sweden Georgia Uzbekistan We aim to bring the right minds together to challenge the boundaries and make meaningful changes for our clients. We cover a wide range of services, including management consulting, grants and project management, market research and customer data analytics, entrepreneurship support and startups, public policy and development. We also work beyond home markets – our flexible approach and international mindset have ensured the successful cooperation with clients in 40+ countries, resulting in 10000+ completed projects. What’s our approach? We deliver more. With an effective management model, we ensure that the money paid for our work is invested in the project, not into overheads. We ask the tough questions. We challenge our clients to achieve the challenge themselves. We like unconventional projects. We have an entrepreneurial mindset allowing us to be flexible and work with niche or unusual projects. We get the job done. We collect facts, analyze them and deliver fact-based results. We are practical and we aim for impact. We have Estonian roots. An unique Central and Eastern Europe & Nordics footprint stretching over 16 countries throughout Europe. #TheChallengerAdvisory

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