Job Overview
Al-Futtaim Automotive is building a strong talent pool of qualified and detail-oriented professionals for future Cost Clerk opportunities across the UAE.
As a Cost Clerk, you will support automotive Aftersales and workshop operations by reviewing, verifying, processing, and costing completed workshop job cards. You will ensure that labour hours, consumables, oils, paint, materials, and subcontracted services are accurately recorded and allocated to the correct repair codes for invoicing.
This role is suitable for candidates with automotive workshop administration experience, strong numerical skills, and a good understanding of Aftersales processes.
Please note: This is a talent pool opportunity for future vacancies across the UAE and does not necessarily represent an immediate job opening.
Key Responsibilities of a Cost Clerk
Your responsibilities will include:
- Review, verify, cost, and process completed automotive workshop job cards daily.
- Check labour hours and repair times to ensure they are correctly claimed and allocated to each repair.
- Verify job codes, repair incidents, and associated repair codes for accuracy.
- Ensure labour, consumables, oils, paint, materials, and subcontracted services are correctly recorded for customer invoicing.
- Return incomplete or incorrect job cards to the relevant team with clear explanations for correction.
- Support accurate workshop invoicing and help prevent lost productive hours.
- Monitor outstanding and uncosted repairs and escalate issues when necessary.
- Review Work in Progress (WIP) to ensure job cards are processed and costed on time.
- Maintain accurate records and follow established Aftersales operational procedures.
- Use SAP and other relevant automotive systems to support job costing and administrative processes.
- Coordinate with workshop, reception, and Aftersales colleagues to resolve job card discrepancies.
Required Skills and Competencies
Candidates applying for Cost Clerk jobs at Al-Futtaim Automotive should have:
- Good understanding of automotive workshop and Aftersales operations.
- Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
- Good analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of workshop job cards, repair codes, labour hours, and job costing.
- Good computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Knowledge of SAP or an automotive dealer management system is preferred.
- Good written and verbal English communication skills.
- Strong planning, organisation, and follow-up abilities.
- Ability to work effectively within a busy automotive workshop environment.
- A proactive, task-oriented, and team-focused approach.
Education and Experience Requirements
To qualify for future Cost Clerk opportunities at Al-Futtaim Automotive, candidates should meet the following requirements:
- 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 processes.
- SAP Dealer System knowledge is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Good command of the English language.
- Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
About the Retail Aftersales Team
As a Cost Clerk, you will be part of the Retail Aftersales team, working closely with workshop and reception colleagues.
The team is responsible for ensuring that completed repair work is accurately documented, processed, and costed. Your contribution will help maintain accurate job card records, capture workshop revenue, manage Work in Progress, and support efficient Aftersales operations.
About Al-Futtaim Automotive
Al-Futtaim Automotive is part of the Al-Futtaim Group, one of the UAE’s leading diversified business groups. The automotive division represents internationally recognised automotive brands and provides vehicle sales, aftersales services, and mobility solutions across the region.
With a strong focus on operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and professional development, Al-Futtaim Automotive offers career opportunities across its retail, workshop, technical, and corporate operations.
The organisation is guided by four core values: Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence.
Job Details
- Job Title: Cost Clerk
- Company: Al-Futtaim Automotive
- Department: Retail Aftersales
- Location: UAE – Future opportunities across multiple locations
- Experience: Minimum 2 years in a similar reception-related role
- Technical Qualification: Government or National Trade Certificate in Mechanical Automotive Engineering
- Preferred System Knowledge: SAP Dealer System or automotive dealer management systems
- Computer Skills: Microsoft Excel and Word