Senior Finance Manager

12 hours ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Iridium Business Solutions Full time R900 000 - R1 200 000 per year

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

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