Offer summary

Qualifications:

University or college degree in Finance & Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration., 2+ years of experience in billing within a Shared Service Center environment., Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP FI Module; knowledge of macro and query management is a plus., Fluent in English with strong communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills..

Key responsibilities:

Ensure accurate and timely creation of billing documents, including invoices and credit notes.

Collaborate with internal teams to resolve billing discrepancies and monitor blocked documents.

Engage with stakeholders to improve processes and maintain updated process manuals.

Conduct price difference analysis and report findings to sales and pricing teams.

Job description

Company Description

We are the KOSTAL Group, a global, independent family-owned company based in Germany. We develop and manufacture technologically complex electronic and mechatronic products. We employ more than 20.000 people at 53 locations in 21 countries, offering flexible, knowledgeable and customer-focused service.

In Hungary, KOSTAL is building a flagship global business service center to deliver exceptional support across key functions such as IT, finance, controlling, master data, purchasing, sales, sustainability, R&D and HR. This center is focusing on high-value, complex processes and your individual expertise can make a significant impact in shaping KOSTAL’s future and driving global excellence.

The work can be managed remotely – with time-to-time office presence depending on the team’s agreement and the demand of the respective professional area – from any location in Hungary. In case of some company events, office attendance is expected from the colleagues. Technical conditions for working from home are fully in place.

Job Description

Overall Purpose of Job:

The Billing and Price Difference Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely billing document creation (manual or automated invoicing; debit and credit note creation), while addressing and resolving discrepancies related to pricing and billing. This role plays a critical part in maintaining financial accuracy and enhancing customer satisfaction by identifying and correcting issues that impact billing integrity.

Main tasks, roles and responsibilities:

Involved in and actively shape the transition of accounting processes from European entities to Hungary.
Adherent to agreed service levels, policies and procedures as well as internal controls
Discover, evaluate and resolve issues
Identify and work on process improvements
Engage in collaboration with the business and stakeholders to develop a professional relationship
Ensure that all process manuals/relevant work instructions are created and updated on a regular basis

Billing Operations:

Prepare, validate and issue invoices to customers in accordance with the established processes and timelines.
Collaborate with internal teams to resolve incomplete or inaccurate billing information.
Monitor and release blocked billing documents.
Create credit note for approved dispute cases.
Execute invoice cancellation based on business requests.

Price Difference Analysis and Reporting:

Fill out SAP with the relevant price difference information
Report out to sales the price differences and retro price to the sales team and pricing team.
Create price revaluation documents based on sales input
Handle recurring meetings with sales and pricing team

Qualifications

Experiences and requirements:

Education:

University or college degree in Finance & Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or experience in Finance & Accounting field

Work experiences – time/seniority/ sector:

2+ years of experience in billing, in SSC environment
Experience in a service driven, customer-oriented environment

Technical/ IT knowledge:

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
Good knowledge of SAP FI Module
Macro and Query management knowledge is a plus

Language – with level

Fluent in English any additional language is a plus

Required Skills and Competencies:

Communication, interpersonal and analytical skill
Proactive and outcome-focused attitude
Self- motivation
Time management and prioritization skills

Additional Information

What do we offer :

Flexible working conditions with remote work possibility (in-person presence is required from time to time), you can have a real work-life balance
Modern, newly renovated, sustainable office with parking space and bicycle storage area in the heart of Budapest
Supportive, diverse and highly skilled community
Ability to really make a difference and build new processes from scratch, you can participate in the formation and shape of the BSC processes
KOSTAL is a dynamically developing company, an independent, family-run business which provides much flexibility
You can enjoy our value-oriented work culture: we are down-to-earth, appreciative, inspiring and innovative

Join KBS where new opportunities meet the stability of 113 years of legacy at a stable, future-focused company!

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