Job Title: Senior Accountant

About Sunrise Pharma Import

Sunrise Pharma Import is a pharmaceutical import company based in Addis Ababa,

Ethiopia. We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to manage

daily accounting operations, accounts receivable and payable, reconciliations, month-end

close, payroll support, and tax-related activities.

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant will process daily accounting transactions in ERP, manage customer and supplier accounts, prepare reconciliations and month-end reports, support VAT and payroll processing, and supervise the Junior Accountant.

Key Responsibilities

• Process all daily accounting entries, including sales invoices, purchase invoices, payments, receipts, and journal entries in ERP.

• Manage accounts receivable: issue invoices, post customer payments, reconcile customer accounts, and maintain the AR aging report.

• Manage accounts payable: process supplier invoices, prepare payment batches, and reconcile supplier statements.

• Prepare bank reconciliations on a weekly basis.

• Support month-end close by preparing the trial balance, accrual schedules, and reconciliation workpapers.

• Manage the petty cash fund, including disbursement, recording, and weekly reconciliation.• Support payroll by verifying attendance records, calculating payroll, and processing payments under the supervision of the Finance Head.

• Supervise and review the work of the Junior Accountant.

• Maintain organized physical and digital financial records in compliance with the company’s document-retention policy.

• Maintain confidentiality of company financial information.

• Perform other finance-related duties assigned by the Finance Head.

Job Requirements

Education:

• BA Degree in Accounting and Finance, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 6 years of relevant accounting experience.

• Experience in import, distribution, pharmaceutical, trading, FMCG, or manufacturing companies is strongly preferred.

Number of Positions: 1

Job Type: Full Time

Category: Accounting / Finance

Place of Work: Gullele Sub-city, Winget Area, Addis Ababa

Salary: As per the Company’s salary scale

Reports To: Finance Head

Application Deadline: November 5, 2026

Language Medium: English and Amharic

Skills & Competencies

• Peachtree accounting software is required.

• Strong practical knowledge of Ethiopian withholding tax, payroll tax, pension contributions, VAT and related statutory requirements.

• Strong ERP and Microsoft Excel skills.

• Demonstrated experience in AR, AP, bank reconciliation, petty cash, month-end close, and financial record management.

• Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.

• Good written and spoken English and Amharic communication skills.

• Supervisory experience is an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with import cost accounting, landed-cost calculations, customs documentation, and inventory accounting.

• Familiarity with Ethiopian tax authority e-filing and electronic invoicing requirements.

• Professional certifications are an added advantage.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should send their application to hr@sunrisepharma.et

by November 5, 2026.

Note: Please attach:

• Updated CV

• Copy of degree and other educational credentials

• Copies of relevant work-experience documents

Note: Clearly indicate “Senior Accountant” as the position applied for.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Female applicants are encouraged to apply.

Job Requirements BA Degree in Accounting and Finance, Accounting, Finance, or a related field with relevant work experience How to Apply Submit your Updated CV, copies of degree and other educational credentials, and copies of relevant work-experience documents via email: hr@sunrisepharma.et Note: Clearly indicate “Senior Accountant” as the position applied for.