Cost Clerk | Al-Futtaim Automotive | UAE

Afuturewithus; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim Group in Dubai seeks a Cost Clerk to support Aftersales by reviewing, costing, and processing completed workshop job cards. You will ensure accurate invoicing for labour, consumables, oils, paint, materials, and sublet items, and allocate costs to the correct repair codes.

The ideal candidate has strong numerical accuracy, experience with job cards, and proficiency in Excel and SAP. This role is based in the UAE's automotive workshop environment and requires teamwork and attention to

Qualifications

• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail in workshop costings.
• Experience with job cards, repair codes, and labour hours.
• Proficient in Excel and Word; SAP knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, cost, and process completed workshop job cards daily.
• Ensure labour hours and repair times are correctly claimed and allocated.
• Verify allocation of job codes, repair incidents, and repair codes.
• Capture labour, consumables, oils, paint, materials, and sublet items for invoicing.
• Return incomplete or incorrect job cards to the relevant team with reasons for correction.
• Support accurate workshop invoicing and help minimize lost productive hours.
• Monitor outstanding and uncosted repairs and escalate as needed.
• Review Work in Progress to ensure job cards are processed and costed.
• Maintain accurate records and follow established processes.
• Use SAP and other systems to support job costing and processing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Analytical thinking

SAP knowledge

MS Excel & Word

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Aftersales processes understanding

Education

High school / college education

National Trade Certificate in Mechanical Automotive Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

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Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview of the Role

Are you detail-oriented, analytical, and experienced in automotive Aftersales administration and job costing?

We are currently building a strong pool of talented Cost Clerks for future opportunities across the UAE.

As a Cost Clerk, you will play an important role in supporting Aftersales operations by ensuring completed job cards are accurately reviewed, processed, and costed. You will help ensure labour, consumables, oils, paint, materials, and sublet items are correctly invoiced and allocated to the appropriate repair codes.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers and systems, has excellent attention to detail, and understands the importance of accuracy and efficiency within a busy automotive workshop environment.

What You Will Do

• 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 escalate 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.
• 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.

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