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: Accounting and Finance
Job Title: Costing Clerk
Company: Helderberg Personnel
Location: Somerset West
About the Role:
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 expenditure on repairs is recovered profitably while adhering to insurance company policies in line with SLAs. You will invoice all work completed in the production department, maximizing profitability for the company.
Requirements:
- Senior Certificate (Grade 12) – A financial qualification would be advantageous.
- 2 to 5 years of experience as a Costing Clerk in the automotive industry (auto body repair experience is a strong advantage).
- In-depth knowledge of end-to-end processes in an auto body repair environment.
- Experience working with Motor Assessors is preferred.
- Strong computer proficiency (MS Office Suite).
- Familiarity with the following systems is a plus:
- Nett Assess
- OUTsurance
- Audatex/Abuntex
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Verify and authorize correct costing values for repairs.
- Ensure accuracy of labour, paint rates, and price mark-up.
- Cross-check parts against supplier invoices.
- Cost work-in-progress (WIP) to confirm correct sales costs.
- Report unauthorised parts to the Estimator/General Manager for resolution.
- Follow up with the parts buyer and Estimator regarding unauthorised parts for timely resolution.
- Obtain assessor approval on WIP and final costing.
- Ensure all billed parts have accompanying invoices and files are costed accurately.
- Complete all administrative tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Review costing documents daily with the General Manager for sign-off.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work in a large, reputable dealership
If you meet the above requirements and thrive in a fast-paced automotive environment, we encourage you to apply!
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How to Apply
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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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