Business Manager at Resource Intermediaries Limited

Core Responsibilities

• The role involves coordinating the entire business process, driving sales, and ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.

Operations, Production, and Factory Management:

• Coordination: Coordinate all activities on the factory floor to ensure optimal use of resources and compliance with production targets.
• Supervision: Supervise departmental heads for production, logistics, inventory, and security.
• Efficiency: Drive production optimization and planning, ensure smooth shift operations, and maintain factory discipline.
• Delivery: Ensure effective delivery service by all line managers.
• Documentation: Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all organic functions of the company.

Finance, Control, and Administration:

• Internal Control: Set up and manage internal control procedures.
• Checks and Audits: Conduct routine internal checks and enforce controls on purchases, stock movement, and payroll inputs.
• Approvals: Review and authorize payment requests, procurement, and petty cash disbursements.
• Regulatory Compliance: Manage the Tax and regulatory process with the Manager Finance and Admin, and collaborate with external auditors to ensure tax and regulatory compliance.
• Reporting: Prepare and submit operational, HR, and financial reports to the MD on a regular basis.

Commercial and Sales:

• Sales Drive: Coordinate and drive sales with the sales force.
• Marketing Support: Work with the marketing team to develop sales campaigns and product awareness.
• Tracking: Track product sales volumes, distribution, and customer feedback.
• Pricing: Support pricing strategies, invoice management, and receivables follow-up.
• Goal Setting: Set goals with the MD and drive their achievement.

Inventory, Procurement, and HR:

• Supply Chain: Oversee procurement, inventory, and vendor relations to avoid stockouts and reduce wastage.
• HR Support: Support recruitment, onboarding, and basic HR recordkeeping.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Skills: Strong understanding of business accounting, stock control, and financial documentation.
• Mindset: A sales-driven mindset with the ability to negotiate and manage client relationships.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication and leadership skills, high level of initiative, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Technical: Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and experienced with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks or Sage).

Requirements:

• Experience: 5+ years in a similar role within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Background: A strong background in accounting/internal control and commercial sales is essential.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with factory operations and chemical/cosmetic production processes is an advantage.