About the Job
Job Title:
Senior Accountant
Number of Positions:
1
Company:
Sunrise Pharma Import
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
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.
About You
Required Qualifications and Experience
BA Degree in Accounting and Finance, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum
6 years
of relevant accounting experience.
Experience in import, distribution, pharmaceutical, trading, FMCG, or manufacturing companies is strongly preferred.
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.
Requirement Skill
Accounting and Finance, Accounting, Finance,