Job Description

Senior Finance Manager - Cape Town (Hybrid)

Lead with impact. Grow with purpose. Thrive in the cloud.

Why this role

Join one of South Africa's leading cloud accounting firms as a Senior Finance Manager in our Cape Town team. You'll lead a high-performing group of Management Accountants, own key client relationships, and drive operational excellence - while enjoying the flexibility, autonomy, and innovation that define our culture.

What you'll be doing

Team Leadership & Planning

- Design and manage monthly and quarterly work plans to keep your team aligned and efficient.

Quality Control

- Review accounting deliverables to ensure top-tier accuracy and consistency.

Mentorship & Training

- Coach, guide, and upskill your team to build future leaders.

Client Engagement

- Lead client meetings, maintain strong relationships, and ensure service consistency through client playbooks.

Delivery Management

- Oversee timely, high-quality work that exceeds expectations.

People & Culture

- Champion team wellbeing with one-on-ones, feedback, and team-building.

Compliance & Reviews

-

Navigate SARS reviews, audits, and regulatory compliance.

Performance & Development

- Run structured performance reviews and drive career growth.

What you bring

5+ years in an accounting

or cloud accounting environment.

Completed articles

and professional designation (

CGMA, SAICA, or Professional Accountant SA

).

Relevant degree

(BCom/BAcc) or Honours in Accounting/Management Accounting. Proven team

leadership/management experience.

3-5 years' experience with cloud platforms

(Xero, Dext/Hubdoc, SimplePay, Cin7/Dear)

. 3-5 years' experience with

CaseWare

or

Draftworx

for AFS drafting. Strong client-facing and relationship-building skills. Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills. Proactive, solution-driven, and passionate about growth.

Why you'll love working with us

Work with cutting-edge cloud accounting systems and modern workflows. Accelerate your career growth in a fast-paced, supportive environment. Be part of a values-driven team that genuinely cares about people and performance. Ongoing leadership coaching and professional development.

Who we are

Iridium is a market-leading cloud accounting firm at the intersection of finance and technology. We partner with high-growth SMEs, transforming how they do business through smart systems, sound financial thinking, and real human connection.

We've been recognised as:

Xero Partner of the Year - South Africa (2023) Xero App Integrator of the Year - South Africa (2025) Shortlisted in 2021 & 2022 as Xero Partner of the Year and also as Digital Practice Champions in 2025.

Our clients are ambitious, purpose-driven entrepreneurs, and we love helping them thrive!

What makes us different

Health & Fitness First - Wellness benefits to support an active lifestyle. Flexibility - Remote-friendly, flexible hours to balance life and performance. Relaxed Culture - Casual dress, regular social events, and a team that values connection.




Find out More -

Iridium Website