Export Reconciliation Data and Reports in Cointab
Cointab helps finance teams export reconciliation results in a clear, audit-friendly format. After a reconciliation run is completed, users can review matched, partially matched, unmatched, and skipped transactions, then download the report for internal review, audit support, or partner follow-up.
For recurring workflows, Cointab can also deliver reconciliation output through email, SFTP, or API so finance and operations teams do not need to manually move files every time.
What you can export
Cointab export output is designed for day-to-day finance operations and period-end review. Typical exports include:
- Fully matched transactions
- Partially matched transactions
- Unmatched transactions
- Skipped records
- Open items that still need review
- Exception-level details for follow-up
- Final reconciliation summaries
These exports help teams see not just the final status, but also the transaction-level detail behind each result.
Why export matters in reconciliation workflows
Reconciliation is not complete when the matching engine finishes. Finance teams still need to:
- review open items
- share results with stakeholders
- keep an audit trail
- follow up on missing files or incomplete data
- update internal systems with final outputs
A structured export makes this easier because the same reconciliation result can be reused for reporting, audit support, and operational review.
How export works in Cointab
The standard workflow is simple:
- Upload the Side A and Side B files or configure automated input.
- Map the required fields such as date, amount, and identifiers.
- Run reconciliation manually or on a schedule.
- Review the reconciliation report.
- Open the matched, partially matched, unmatched, or skipped views.
- Download the Excel report or push the output to downstream systems.
This approach keeps the export tied to the actual reconciliation logic, so teams can trust what they are reviewing.
Export formats and delivery options
Cointab supports practical output delivery options for finance teams that handle repeated reconciliations.
Downloadable Excel report
Users can download an Excel report containing reconciliation results and transaction-level detail. This is useful for:
- month-end close
- internal review
- audit preparation
- partner escalations
- stakeholder reporting
Automated output delivery
For recurring workflows, Cointab can send reconciliation output through:
- SFTP
- API
This is helpful when a team wants the reconciliation result to reach an ERP, accounting system, BI tool, reporting system, or internal finance workflow without extra manual steps.
What finance teams usually export
Different teams use exports in different ways.
Finance and accounting teams
Finance teams often export reconciliation output to support:
- books vs bank review
- payment reconciliation
- settlement reconciliation
- vendor reconciliation
- customer statement review
eCommerce and marketplace teams
Operational finance teams may export:
- sales vs payment gateway results
- marketplace sales vs settlement results
- COD delivery partner reconciliation outputs
- return, fee, deduction, and settlement exception reports
Audit and compliance teams
Audit teams generally need exports that clearly show:
- what matched
- what did not match
- what was skipped
- why a record was excluded
- who ran the reconciliation and when
Exporting exceptions clearly
One of the most useful parts of export is exception visibility. Cointab separates transaction groups so users can focus on what needs attention instead of reviewing every record manually.
Exports can help teams identify:
- missing payments
- underpayments or overpayments
- settlement differences
- unmatched invoices or receipts
- late remittances
- deductions, fees, refunds, or returns
- file issues that caused records to be skipped
This makes reconciliation output easier to act on and easier to explain.
Reusable reporting for recurring reconciliations
Many finance workflows repeat every day, week, or month. Once a reconciliation is configured in Cointab, the same setup can be reused for future periods.
That means teams can:
- use the same field mapping again
- run the same matching logic again
- export the same report structure again
- automate the same delivery path again
This is especially useful when the same reports are needed across multiple periods, entities, partners, or business units.
Supporting data and calculated fields before export
Sometimes a report needs to be prepared before reconciliation results are exported. Cointab supports supporting data and derived columns to help finance teams clean and enrich records before export.
Examples include:
- adding missing order or invoice details
- looking up fee or tax information
- combining reports before reconciliation
- creating cleaned identifier fields
- calculating net amounts or derived values
This helps ensure the exported result reflects the business logic the team actually uses.
Manual review before downloading
Cointab is designed so finance users can inspect the reconciliation outcome before exporting it. Users can:
- filter transactions by status
- inspect matched, partially matched, unmatched, and skipped records
- manually match records when needed
- refresh the report if a missed file is uploaded later
This makes the export process more controlled and audit-friendly than a raw spreadsheet dump.
Where export fits in the finance process
Reconciliation export is usually part of a larger finance workflow:
- collect source files
- map fields once
- run reconciliation
- review exceptions
- export the report
- share output with internal teams or downstream systems
- retain the run in the dashboard for later reference
In practice, this helps finance teams reduce repeat spreadsheet work and keep reporting consistent across periods.
Common export use cases
Bank vs books
Finance teams export matched and unmatched entries to support cash visibility and period-end review.
Payment reconciliation
Teams export gateway and settlement differences to track missing payments, deductions, refunds, and reversals.
Marketplace reconciliation
Brands export sales, settlement, and return differences to understand net collections and open exceptions.
Vendor reconciliation
Accounts payable teams export invoice and payment differences to resolve outstanding items with suppliers.
Customer reconciliation
Accounts receivable teams export receipt and invoice results to support collections and statement review.
Audit-ready reporting without manual rework
A good reconciliation export should tell the full story behind a set of numbers. Cointab keeps the report tied to the reconciliation workflow, so teams can review the data, download the result, and refer back to the same run later if needed.
That is useful for teams that need:
- repeatable reporting
- clear transaction status
- reusable period-based reconciliations
- a visible audit trail
- fewer spreadsheet handoffs
What makes the export output useful
The best finance exports are not just data files. They are working reports that help teams answer questions quickly:
- What matched?
- What is still open?
- What was skipped and why?
- Which file or side is missing?
- What needs manual review?
- What should be sent to the next system?
Cointab’s export and delivery options are built around those operational questions.
FAQ
What kind of report can I export from Cointab?
You can export reconciliation results with matched, partially matched, unmatched, and skipped records, along with transaction-level detail for review.
Can exported reports be reused for future periods?
Yes. Once a reconciliation is configured, the same setup can be reused for future runs, and the report structure remains consistent.
Does Cointab only support manual downloads?
No. In addition to downloadable Excel reports, Cointab can deliver output through email, SFTP, or API for recurring workflows.
Can I export exceptions separately?
Yes. Users can review and export exception records such as unmatched, partially matched, or skipped transactions for follow-up and analysis.
What if a required file arrives late?
If a file was missed, it can be uploaded under the same reconciliation and the report can be refreshed to include the new data.