Regionally rooted. Internationally successful.
That is what Doka, as part of the Umdasch Group, stands for. As an Austrian family company established more than 150 years ago, the group started as a leading regional business in the Amstetten area. Now with more than 7,000 employees at over 160 sites on 5 continents it has expanded far beyond its original base. We address future issues by taking a creative stance to seek solutions and thus we are always on track for growth.

NOTE:  only candidates actually living in Bogotá will be considered.  

The Support Assistant position is essential for the efficient and effective operation of the support department, reporting directly to the Head of Support for Panama and Colombia. We are seeking an individual who is highly organized, meticulous, and detail-oriented, with skills in accounting and administration.

The ideal candidate for the Support Assistant position should have an intermediate knowledge in accounting and administration, the ability to work in a team, effective communication skills, and a high degree of attention to detail. The ability to work under pressure and meet established deadlines is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities
•    Accounting tasks management.
•    Payroll registration, review, and labor benefits.
•    Follow-up and filing of accounting and human resources documents.
•    Preparation of purchase orders, registration, and payment of supplier invoices.
•    Tracking and registration of customer collections and related activities.
•    Registration, review, and reconciliation of credit card expenses.
•    Preparation of bank reconciliations. 
•    Tracking of purchase order approvals. 
•    Monthly review and closing process. 
•    Support with the flow of information requested in external and internal audit processes. 
•    Receive, respond to, and implement approved changes resulting from audits conducted in the supervised area.
 

Education:

• Studying o recent university Degree in Accounting

Other Knowledge:

• Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Intermediate level proficiency in accounting systems.
• Intermediate level proficiency in English is nice to have.
• Requiered average knowledge of SGSST
• Experience in health management in the workplace.

General Competences:

• Achievement orientation to meet activities within specified deadlines.
• Analytical ability to provide accurate data and information.
• Ability to plan and organize work to perform all relevant job functions with only general supervision and prioritize tasks to meet multiple deadlines.
• Capacity to collaborate within and outside of their work area.
• Adaptability and quick reaction capability.
• Curiosity for learning, staying informed, and asking relevant questions.
• Responsible and capable of taking autonomous action within their level of responsibility.

Experience:

• 2 years of experience in similar positions.

INTERNAL NETWORKING

Building relationships with colleagues in other departments such as finance, engineering, human resources, operations, and sales can facilitate seamless coordination and communication for tasks such accounting and administration processes.

EXTERNAL NETWORKING

Establishing and nurturing relationships with vendors, suppliers, and service providers can facilitate smoother transactions, negotiation of terms, and resolution of issues related to purchases, invoices, and payments.