Junior Accounts Payable Specialist

KOSTAL Group is a global, family-owned German company that develops market-leading solutions for the solar and automotive industries. The company was established in 1912 and employs about 20 000 people at 47 locations in 22 countries. In Hungary, KOSTAL is building its first business service centre to provide business support in IT, finance, procurement, master data, sales and HR fields. This is a global centre with high value-added and complex processes which you can help to grow. The work can be managed remotely – with time-to-time office presence – from any location in Hungary. You will be responsible for supporting the Accounts Payable team/process in the daily operation to achieve the highlighted key priorities and qualitative and quantitative target sets. Be involved in the transition of accounting processes from European entities to Hungary and actively shape a new SSC in Budapest Be involved in and support day-to-day operations in the following process areas Invoice receipt Invoice verification and processing Master Data Management Internal and external query management Assist AP Closing and periodical activities Identify, evaluate and resolve issues (incl. process improvements), propose solutions for the AP accountants Be adherent to agreed service levels, policies and procedures as well as internal controls Support actions that all process manuals/relevant work instructions are created and updated regularly University or college degree in Finance & Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or experience in Finance & Accounting field AP knowledge with at least 1-2 years finance operations role Experience in a service driven, customer-oriented environment (beneficial: SSC experience) Fluent in English (German is a plus) Excel skills (basic formulas and pivot) Experience with SAP R3 (SAP S4/HANA is a plus) Able to work in a team and also individually if needed Flexible attitude, solution-oriented mindset Why work with us? Flexible working conditions with remote work possibility, 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. Competitive salary, benefits and compensation packages (Medicover health insurance, bonuses, an extra day off on your birthday, eyeglasses contribution). 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. You can enjoy our value-oriented work culture: we are down-to-earth, appreciative, inspiring and innovative. KOSTAL is a dynamically developing company (10-20% yearly growth in the automotive and solar industry), an independent, family-run business which provides much flexibility. If you are looking for new challenges, we are looking for you! Shape the future of KOSTAL Hungary while building an international career at a 100+ years old German company! Our flexible working conditions and the excellent team at KOSTAL make the perfect place for your ambitions.