Cost Auditor - Automotive

Job Purpose:

To perform job-card audits, verify parts and labor approvals, and ensure all cost-related activities comply with company SOPs. The role supports accurate cost control, operational transparency, and timely financial reconciliation.

Key Responsibilities:1. Job-Card Audit & Verification

• Review and audit all workshop job-cards for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Verify parts used, labor hours, consumables, and additional charges recorded in job-cards.
• Cross-check job-card entries with system data and actual workshop operations.

2. Parts & Labor Approval Verification

• Ensure that all parts, labor, and service approvals are received, documented, and aligned with company and warranty policies.
• Validate that parts are correctly issued, priced, and consumed as per the job requirements.
• Identify discrepancies or unauthorized additions and escalate for correction.

3. Compliance & SOP Alignment

• Ensure all workshop, parts, and cost transactions follow the company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Report any non-compliance, process gaps, or deviations for corrective action.
• Support continuous improvement of cost-control procedures and internal controls.

4. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare daily/weekly audit reports with findings, variances, and recommendations.
• Maintain proper documentation of all audit checks and verified approvals.
• Coordinate with the Finance, Service, and Parts departments for required clarifications.

5. Cost Monitoring & Support

• Assist the Cost Department with reconciliation of parts, labor, and job-card-related expenses.
• Support monthly closing activities by providing accurate cost data.
• Monitor recurring issues to prevent revenue leakage and ensure cost efficiency.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 1–3 years experience in cost auditing, cost control, or service/parts auditing (automotive experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of job-card processes, parts pricing, and labor costing.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and workshop management software.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical abilities, and accuracy in verification tasks.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage high volumes of workload.

Job Type: Full-time