Cost Clerk | Al-Futtaim Automotive | Abu Dhabi

Al-Futtaim; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim in Abu Dhabi is seeking a capable workshop cost controller to review and verify cost on a daily basis, ensuring accurate labor hours and repair times are claimed and allocated correctly. You will verify job codes, repair codes, and associated costs, and ensure all consumables are captured for invoicing.

The role supports accurate invoicing, reduces lost productive hours, and involves monitoring work in progress with SAP and related systems to cost and process job cards efficiently.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of automotive workshop and Aftersales processes.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of job cards, repair codes, labour hours, and workshop costing.
• Good computer literacy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• SAP or automotive dealer management system knowledge is preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning, organization, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Review verify cost and process completed workshop job cards on a daily basis.
• Ensure labour hours and repair times are correctly claimed and allocated against each repair.
• Verify the correct allocation of job codes repair incidents and associated repair codes.
• Ensure labour consumables oils paint materials and sublet items are accurately captured for invoicing.
• Return incomplete or incorrect job cards to the relevant team with clear reasons for correction.
• Support accurate workshop invoicing and help minimize lost productive hours.
• Monitor outstanding and uncosted repairs and upscale where required.
• Review Work in Progress to ensure job cards are processed and costed.
• Maintain accurate records and follow established operational processes.
• Use SAP and other relevant systems to support accurate job costing and processing.

Job description

Review verify cost and process completed workshop job cards on a daily basis Ensure labour hours and repair times are correctly claimed and allocated against each repair Verify the correct allocation of job codes repair incidents and associated repair codes Ensure labour consumables oils paint materials and sublet items are accurately captured for invoicing Return incomplete or incorrect job cards to the relevant team with clear reasons for correction Support accurate workshop invoicing and help minimize lost productive hours Monitor outstanding and uncosted repairs and upscale where required Review Work in Progress to ensure job cards are processed and costed Maintain accurate records and follow established operational processes Use SAP and other relevant systems to support accurate job costing and processing

Required Skills to Be Successful

• Good understanding of automotive workshop and Aftersales processes.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of job cards, repair codes, labour hours, and workshop costing.
• Good computer literacy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• SAP or automotive dealer management system knowledge is preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning, organization, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

About the Team

You will be part of a busy Retail Aftersales team, working closely with workshop and reception colleagues to ensure completed repair work is accurately processed and costed.Accuracy, efficiency, and teamwork are critical to ensuring job cards are completed correctly, workshop revenue is captured, and Work in Progress is effectively managed.

What Equips You for the Role

High school, college, university, or relevant technical education.Government or National Trade Certificate in Mechanical Automotive Engineering as a minimum technical qualification.At least 2 years of experience in a similar reception-related role.Good knowledge of automotive Aftersales and workshop operations.SAP Dealer System knowledge is preferred.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.Good command of the English language.Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.Excellent attention to detail, planning, and organizational skills.A proactive, task-oriented, and team-focused approach.