Cost Clerk Automotive

Al-Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim in Dubai is building a pool of Cost Clerks for future opportunities in automotive Aftersales, focusing on accurate cost capture and invoicing.

You will review workshop cards, allocate labour hours, ensure correct codes, and use SAP to support cost processing.

The role requires attention to detail, Excel proficiency, and teamwork within Retail Aftersales.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent technical education.
• Trade certificate in Mechanical Automotive Engineering is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar reception-related role.
• Knowledge of automotive aftersales and workshop operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Good command of the English language.
• SAP Dealer System knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, cost, and process completed workshop job cards daily.
• Ensure labour hours and repair times are correctly claimed and allocated.
• Verify correct allocation of job codes, repair incidents, and repair codes.
• Ensure labour, consumables, paints, materials, and sublet items are captured for invoicing.
• Return incomplete or incorrect job cards with clear reasons for correction.
• Support accurate workshop invoicing and 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 processes.
• Use SAP and other relevant systems to support accurate job costing and processing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Analytical thinking

Excel

Word

SAP knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Workshop costing

Education

Trade certificate in Mechanical Automotive Engineering

High school or equivalent education

Tools

SAP Dealer System

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 182099

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.

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 esault 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.