Senior Finance Manager

Iridium Business Solutions Pty Ltd; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud accounting firm in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to lead a high-performing team of Management Accountants. You will manage client relationships, drive operational excellence, and ensure quality. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience, relevant qualifications, and strong leadership skills. The position offers a hybrid work model with a focus on employee wellbeing and career development.

Benefits

Health benefits

Flexible hours

Casual culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in accounting or cloud accounting environments.
• Completed articles and professional designation.
• Proven team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage monthly and quarterly work plans.
• Review accounting deliverables for accuracy.
• Lead client meetings and maintain relationships.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Accounting accuracy

Communication skills

Proactive problem solving

Education

Relevant degree (BCom/BAcc)

Professional designation (CGMA, SAICA)

Tools

Xero

CaseWare

Draftworx

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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