Permanent Costing Clerk | Helderberg Personnel Vacancies
Job Description
Helderberg Personnel Vacancies – Costing Clerk
Location: Somerset West, Cape Town
Company: Helderberg Personnel
Job Type: Permanent
Job Sector: Finance & Accounting
Job Opportunity: Costing Clerk
Company: Helderberg Personnel
Our client, a well-established dealership in Somerset West, is seeking a skilled Costing Clerk with 2–5 years of experience in the automotive industry. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure accurate cost recovery on repairs while maximizing profitability and adhering to insurance company policies and SLAs.
Requirements:
- Senior Certificate (Grade 12); a financial qualification is advantageous
- 2–5 years of experience as a Costing Clerk in the automotive industry (auto body repair experience is a plus)
- Understanding of end-to-end processes in an auto body repair environment
- Experience interacting with Motor Assessors is beneficial
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Familiarity with the following systems is an advantage:
- Nett Assess
- OUTsurance
- Audatex/Abuntex
Key Responsibilities:
- Verify and authorize accurate repair costing values
- Confirm correct labour and paint hourly rates along with price mark-up
- Cross-check parts against supplier invoices
- Manage work-in-progress (WIP) costing to ensure accurate sales costs
- Report unapproved parts to the Estimator/General Manager
- Follow up with parts buyers and Estimators to resolve unauthorised parts promptly
- Obtain assessor approval for WIP and final costing
- Ensure all insurer-billed parts include accompanying invoices
- Complete administrative tasks accurately and on time
- Conduct daily review of costing documentation with the General Manager for approval
This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to join a reputable, large-scale dealership.
To Apply:
Submit your application via email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Please note: This job posting may be closed at any time by the employer, either due to internal recruitment policies, legal requirements, or once a suitable candidate has been found. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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