Procurement and Administrative Assistant

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Job Summary: A reputable company is seeking a Procurement and Accounting Assistant to lead the supply chain and centralize accounting and financial management. Key Highlights: 1. Lead the factory's supply chain 2. Centralize accounting and financial management 3. Experience in industrial procurement and accounting **Location:** Bogotá — must reside in the northern zone of Bogotá, near Calle 170 **Work Schedule:** Monday to Saturday **Contract Type:** Fixed-term contract If you are an accounting assistant or junior accountant with experience in accounting document accrual, procurement, and supplier management, a leading company in the livestock machinery manufacturing sector is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented **Procurement and Accounting Assistant**. Your primary objective will be to lead the factory’s supply chain and centralize accounting and financial management to ensure information is timely and accurate for review by the General Accounting Department. Main Responsibilities: Procurement and Supplier Management * **Procurement Planning**: Coordinate timely procurement of raw materials and supplies required for livestock machinery manufacturing. * **Supplier Selection**: Research, request quotations from, and onboard new commercial partners meeting the company’s quality standards. * **Supplier Evaluation**: Conduct periodic audits of on-time delivery performance, costs, material quality, and credit policies. Accounting and Financial Management (SIIGO Software) * **Invoice Accrual**: Timely record all expenses, production costs, and purchase invoices in the **SIIGO** software. * **Payroll Management**: Calculate, accrue, and process payroll payments for operational and administrative staff. * **Accounting Preparation**: Perform bank reconciliations, manage accounts payable, and organize all fiscal documentation for submission to the Accountant. * **Financial Control**: Execute daily/weekly payment reports and monitor operational cash flow related to procurement. Profile Requirements * **Education**: Technical or Technologist degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields. * **Experience**: Minimum 2 years performing combined duties in industrial procurement and accounting (preferably in the metal-mechanical, manufacturing, or agro-industrial sectors). * **Required Software**: Intermediate-to-advanced proficiency in the **SIIGO** accounting software and Microsoft Excel. * **Availability**: Full-time working hours from **Monday to Saturday**. Desired Competencies * Negotiation skills and commercial assertiveness. * High level of organization to meet tax and payroll deadlines. * Honesty and transparency in handling financial resources. Education: * Incomplete or ongoing University-level Technical Degree (Preferred) Experience: * Accounting and finance: 2 years (Preferred) * Procurement and suppliers: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * Accounting Assistant (Mandatory) * Procurement and Logistics (Mandatory) Work Location: On-site employment