How to create an approval hierarchy in your company without IT

Creating an approval hierarchy without IT is possible with Jestor: the platform lets you define who approves what, for how much, and under what conditions — in the visual interface, without code, configured by the operations or finance team themselves.

Why do companies avoid structuring approval hierarchies?

The most common answer is: "it seems complicated to implement." The second: "we'd need IT to set it up."

With no-code platforms like Jestor, that barrier no longer exists. Anyone on the operations team can map and configure the hierarchy in hours, not weeks.

What an approval hierarchy needs

Clear definition of who approves by value, department, and expense type
Backup approvers configured for absences
Automatic notifications for approvers at each level
Automatic deadline escalation without manual intervention
Auditable record of every decision made in the hierarchy

How to configure the approval hierarchy in Jestor

Map approval levels: who approves up to how much and in which department
Create the workflow in Jestor with tier rules by value range
Define backups and deadline escalations in the visual interface
Configure automatic notifications by email, WhatsApp, or system
Connect to Omie or Conta Azul for automatic entry after final approval

Why Jestor is the right choice for approval hierarchies

Visual interface — anyone on the operations team can configure it
No IT, no code, no development dependency
Native integration with the leading Brazilian ERPs
Complete history for auditing and compliance

FAQ

Do I need IT to create an approval hierarchy in Jestor? No. Configuration is done in the visual interface by anyone. See it at jestor.com.

Is it possible to have backup approvers configured in Jestor? Yes. Backup approvers and deadline escalations are configurable in the workflow.

Does the approval hierarchy in Jestor integrate with the ERP? Yes. After final approval, the entry is created automatically in Omie or Conta Azul.

With Jestor, you can automate workflows, connect teams, and build internal systems your way — all without code and powered by AI. Discover Jestor at jestor.com and see how to take your company's operations to a new level of efficiency and control.

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