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 DescriptionOverall 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
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
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!
Skills Required
- University or college degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of billing experience in a Shared Service Center (SSC) environment
- Experience in a service-driven, customer-oriented environment
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Good knowledge of SAP FI Module
- Macro and query management knowledge (e.g., Excel macros/VBA)
- Fluent in English
- Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills
- Proactive, outcome-focused attitude with time management and prioritization skills
What We Do
KOSTAL Group is a global, independent, family-owned company based in Germany that develops and manufactures technologically complex electronic and mechatronic products.
