Assistant Accountant FTC

Korridor Holdings; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Korridor Holdings in South Africa is seeking an experienced finance professional to manage daily banking processes and reconciliations. Candidates should have at least 3 years of accounting experience and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.

The role involves investigating variances in financial data, processing invoices, and supporting tax submissions. Experience with ERP systems like Xero or Sage is essential. The company values attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in an accounting or bookkeeping environment.
• Experience in high-volume reconciliations and transaction processing.
• Understanding of VAT, supporting documentation requirements and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily bank and cash office imports, allocations and reconciliations.
• Process invoices, journals and adjustments, ensuring valid supporting documents are obtained and filed.
• Investigate differences between operational and accounting systems, report exceptions and follow through to resolution.
• Support month-end, year-end, audit and tax submissions.

Skills

High-volume reconciliations

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Analytical and problem-solving ability

Good written and verbal English communication skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping or related field

Tools

Xero

Sage

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Description

• Complete daily bank and cash office imports, allocations and reconciliations.
• Process invoices, journals and adjustments, ensuring valid supporting documents are obtained and filed.
• Prepare supplier, VAT and non-complex balance sheet reconciliations and clear reconciling items within deadlines.
• Investigate differences between operational and accounting systems, report exceptions and follow through to resolution.
• Support month-end, year-end, audit and tax submissions, including payroll-related tax where required.
• Maintain fixed asset information and identify items to be capitalized.
• Work with finance, audit, operations, tax consultants and Treasury on information requests, payments and exceptions.
• Support continuous improvement of finance processes and controls.

Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years\' experience in an accounting or bookkeeping environment.
• Experience in high-volume reconciliations and transaction processing.
• Working knowledge of accounting systems such as Xero, Sage, SAP, Oracle or a similar ERP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are non-negotiable.
• Understanding of VAT, supporting documentation requirements and financial controls.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability, with confidence to investigate and resolve exceptions.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to work with finance and operations.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and ability to work under pressure.

Advantageous

• Exposure to cash office, multi-currency, cross-border or Sub-Saharan Africa operations.
• Experience supporting tax consultants, auditors or statutory submissions.