Financial Accountant FTC

Centurion, South Africa | Posted on 06/23/2026

Korridor is looking for an experienced Financial Accountant for a contract role to support the fuel entities from source entries through to trial balance. The role will focus on accurate financial record keeping, month-end discipline, inventory and fuel depot costing, reconciliations between operational and accounting systems, audit support, and clear feedback to the Financial Manager on risks, blockers and exceptions.

• Own accurate financial record keeping from source entries through to trial balance under the Financial Manager.
• Ensure accounting entries are booked correctly in the General Ledger and month-end deadlines are met.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations for all accounts and resolve differences quickly.
• Reconcile operational information to accounting records, including system exceptions and data issues.
• Customer invoice import and reconciliation.
• Own inventory costing in the GL.
• Standard costing and related cost build-ups where applicable.
• Perform cost accounting for fuel depots and ensure supporting schedules agree to the GL.
• Perform month-end reporting processes.
• Support FP&A with variance analysis, deep dives and monthly management report commentary.
• Ensure inter-company loan accounts balance and investigate any differences.
• Review VAT submissions for the local entity and support monthly VAT reconciliations.
• Assist the Financial Manager with treasury payment approval requests where required.
• Complete and review Jira tasks, checking the accuracy and completeness of work performed.
• Perform monthly task creation, allocation, policies, process documentation and team queries.

• BCom Accounting Degree or equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant experience if qualified, or 8-10 years if not formally qualified.
• Able to add value quickly in a short-term contract with limited hand-holding.
• Strong month-end, trial balance, General Ledger, reconciliation and management accounts experience.
• Inventory costing, standard costing and cost accounting exposure; fuel depot or high-volume operations experience preferred.
• Good understanding of financial, tax and operational requirements across multiple African territories.
• Experience working with accounting software, payroll software and operational data feeds.
• Advanced MS Excel, strong numerical accuracy, analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently, maintain confidentiality, accept feedback and deliver under sustained pressure.
• Good written and verbal communication, with practical problem-solving and relationship management skills.

• Experience working across Sub-Saharan Africa or within a multinational organisation.
• Previous exposure to inventory, BOMs or cost build-ups in a fuel, logistics or depot environment.
• Jira or structured task-management experience.
• Exposure to Xero, Business Central, Power BI or similar reporting tools.
• Additional languages relevant to the operating territories.