Vehicle Costing / Motor Plan & Warranty Clerk - - Stellenbosch

Main Responsibilities

All general costing
Cost repair orders and process supplier invoices
Responsible for Motor plan and warranty claims
Attend weekly service meetings.

Minimum Requirements

Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with Mathematics
Previous motor vehicle dealership / retailer costing experience beneficial.

Computer literacy on MS Office

Behavioural Competencies

Ability to accurately input and analyse data related to vehicle costs, ensuring precision and correctness in calculations and documentation.
Capacity to interpret complex information, identify trends and draw insights from financial reports and cost data to support decision making.
Efficiently manage tasks and prioritize workload to meet deadlines in a fast-paced dealership environment.
Clearly convey financial information, cost analysis and recommendations to colleagues, managers, and external stakeholders both verbally and in writing.
Collaborate effectively with colleagues in accounting, finance, and other departments to ensure accurate cost recording and reporting.
Demonstrate the ability to identify and address discrepancies in cost data, finding solutions to challenges that arise in the costing process.
Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities, procedures, and software systems in response to evolving dealership needs and industry standards.
Maintain high ethical standards when handling sensitive financial information and adhere to confidentiality protocols.
Provide support and assistance to internal stakeholders such as sales and service departments, addressing inquiries and resolving issues related to cost analysis and reporting.
Strong mathematical skills to accurately calculate costs, margins, markups, and other financial metrics related to vehicle transactions.
Comfortable using accounting software, spreadsheets, and database systems to input, organise and analyze costing data efficiently.
Take ownership of tasks, seek opportunities for process improvement and proactively identify areas where cost-saving measures can be implemented.
Maintain composure and effectiveness with faced with tight deadlines, high workload, or challenging situations.
Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes and best practices related to automotive costing and financial management.
Ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements governing financial transactions, tax implications and reporting standards in the automotive industry.
Analysing
Delivering results & meeting customer expectations
Relating and networking
Following instructions & procedures
Planning & Organising
Working with people
Achieving personal work goals & objectives
Adapting & responding to change
Deciding & initiating action