Senior Finance Executive

Company Description Sage is a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources, supported by technologies that enhance discovery, access, and engagement. Founded in 1965 with a commitment to the social and behavioral sciences, Sage remains independently controlled by trustees who safeguard its mission. The organization focuses on publishing impactful research and high-quality educational resources that help shape future citizens, policymakers, educators, and researchers. Sage is strongly committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, striving to build a workplace that is fair, respectful, and representative of the communities it serves. In addition to internal initiatives, Sage promotes DEI through its publishing activities and offers support and information through its online platforms.

To ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions related to Management Accounts, Fixed Assets, and Bank Reconciliations. The role requires maintaining high levels of financial accuracy, supporting month-end activities, and collaborating effectively as part of a global finance team while adhering to local governance and compliance requirements.

• Accurately code and classify expenses to the appropriate General Ledger (GL) accounts.
• Process and reconcile corporate credit card transactions, ensuring receipts are verified and expenses are correctly coded.
• Prepare and post journal entries relating to accruals, prepayments, reclassifications, and corrections.
• Perform detailed expense analysis to identify trends, discrepancies, and potential cost-saving opportunities.
• Provide supporting documentation and respond to audit-related queries in a timely manner.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control within finance operations.

• Maintain accurate fixed asset records, including asset descriptions, acquisition costs, depreciation, and disposals.
• Ensure assets are capitalized appropriately in accordance with accounting policies and standards.
• Determine and apply suitable useful lives and depreciation methodologies.
• Process asset disposals, transfers, and write-offs, including calculation and recording of gains or losses.

• Perform timely and accurate bank reconciliations, ensuring alignment between bank statements and internal financial records.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, including unidentified transactions, bank charges, and processing errors.
• Identify, analyze, and correct accounting errors through appropriate journal entries.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and banking partners to resolve reconciliation issues and outstanding items.
• Ensure compliance with internal control requirements and financial reporting standards.

• Bachelors degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance operations, or management accounting.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis, and reconciliations.
• Excellent reconciliation and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Highly organized, methodical, and numerically accurate.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a global and remote team environment.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to resolving queries and delivering high-quality work within deadlines.

• Attention to Detail
• Financial Analysis & Reconciliation
• Customer and Stakeholder Focus
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Process Improvement Mindset
• Accountability & Ownership
• Time Management and Prioritization
• Adaptability in a Global Working Environment