Business Manager

Responsibilities:
Financial Management:

• Manage daily accounting operations, including income, expenses, payments, and financial records.
  
• Prepare budgets, cash flow reports, financial statements, and management reports.
  
• Monitor company expenses, cash flow, and financial performance.
  
• Oversee invoicing, collections, payments, and reconciliation of accounts.
  
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
  
• Support financial planning, cost control, and business decision-making.
  
• Liaise with banks, auditors, suppliers, and other financial stakeholders.
  

Business & Administrative Management:

• Oversee the day-to-day administrative and operational activities of the company.
  
• Develop and maintain efficient business processes, policies, and systems.
  
• Coordinate office operations, procurement, inventory, and vendor management.
  
• Monitor the purchasing and availability of materials such as wood, boards, hardware, and other production supplies.
  
• Maintain accurate records of materials, purchases, stock movements, and supplier transactions.
  
• Support the coordination of production schedules, deliveries, and installations.
  
• Manage company documentation, contracts, records, and administrative compliance.
  
• Track operational performance and prepare regular reports for management.
  
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements to business processes.
  

People & Operational Coordination:

• Support recruitment, onboarding, attendance, and employee administration.
  
• Coordinate staff activities and ensure smooth communication across teams.
  
• Monitor employee performance and operational deliverables.
  
• Support payroll preparation and other employee-related financial processes.
  
• Ensure the office, workshop, and operational teams have the resources required to function effectively.
  
• Work closely with production, sales, and installation teams to ensure smooth business operations.
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in accounting and business administration.
  
• Proven experience managing accounting functions and administrative operations.
  
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and reconciliation.
  
• Experience with procurement, inventory management, vendor management, and office administration.
  
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and take ownership of business operations.
  
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office.
  
• Professional accounting qualification such as ICAN or ACCA is an added advantage.
  
• Experience in furniture manufacturing, joinery, construction, interior design, or a related industry is an added advantage.