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Accounting Officer (full-time, remote) Jobs in South Africa at P95
Title: Accounting Officer (full-time, remote)
Company: P95
Location: South Africa
About us
P95 and Julius Clinical have recently joined forces, bringing together two highly complementary organizations with a shared mission: advancing global health through high‑quality epidemiological research and clinical trials.
P95, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Belgium, is a global leader in epidemiology, vaccines, and infectious disease research. With offices across Europe, North America, South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia, P95 supports public health agencies, pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, and global organizations such as WHO and the European Commission. Our work focuses on generating timely, pragmatic, and actionable insights to improve access to safe and effective vaccines.
Julius Clinical, founded in 2008 and based in Zeist, The Netherlands, is a leading clinical CRO known for its strong scientific leadership and operational excellence. With more than 400 clinical trials conducted and over 300,000 participants enrolled worldwide, Julius Clinical specializes in central nervous system, cardio‑metabolic, renal, and rare diseases, working closely with biotech and mid‑sized pharma partners.
Together, we form a global, science‑driven organization offering an integrated portfolio of epidemiological and clinical research services. Our teams combine deep scientific expertise, operational excellence, and a shared passion for improving healthcare outcomes.
P95 and Julius Clinical (JC) are part of the Ampersand Capital Partners portfolio, a healthcare‑focused private equity firm.
We are united by a commitment to scientific rigor, innovation, and meaningful impact and we are excited to welcome new colleagues who share our ambition to improve global health.
Responsabilities
- Process accounts payable and bank transactions accurately and in a timely manner
- Process supplier invoices, employee expense claims and customer invoices within the ERP system
- Prepare payment proposals in accordance with internal approval procedures
- Maintain complete and accurate accounting records and supporting documentation
- Support the month-end and year-end closing process by preparing journals and reconciliations
- Perform bank and general ledger reconciliations and resolve routine discrepancies
- Respond to routine accounting enquiries from internal stakeholders, suppliers and customers
- Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting procedures and internal controls
- Escalate complex accounting issues to senior team members where appropriate.
- Perform general ledger accounting activities independently for assigned legal entities (e.g., AP, AR, payroll booking, bank)
- Prepare and post accruals, prepayments and other month-end journal entries
- Complete balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding reconciling items
- Support statutory reporting activities by preparing accurate accounting information
- Prepare accounting information required for VAT and other indirect tax filings
- Monitor financial data quality and identify inconsistencies requiring corrective action
- Collaborate with Finance colleagues and business stakeholders to ensure accurate financial processing
- Contribute to improving accounting procedures, documentation and internal controls
- Support internal and external audit activities by preparing requested documentation
- Coordinate sales order creation and project set-up in the ERP system
- Manage monthly client billing cycle for Time & Materials projects
- Maintain billing instructions and client billing portals
- Liaise with Project Owners to track project progress and ensure billing completeness
Experience – the ideal candidate will have
- 2-3 years of progressive experience in financial accounting
- Demonstrated experience with month-end and year-end closing activities
- Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries and financial analyses
- Experience supporting statutory reporting, VAT filings and audit activities
- Proven ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
Experience – you must also have these skills
- Solid understanding of General Ledger accounting and financial closing processes
- Working knowledge of statutory accounting principles and indirect tax processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools
