Finance Manager

Job description

🚀 Finance Manager – Cape Town (Hybrid) Lead with impact. Grow with purpose. Thrive in the cloud. Who we are Iridium is a market-leading cloud accounting firm at the intersection of finance and technology. We’re passionate about partnering 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) 🏅 Twice-nominated for the same title in 2021 & 2022 🏆 Xero Partner of the Year (Large Firm Nominee) – South Africa (2026) 🏆Digital Practice of the Year (Nominee) – South Africa (2026) Our clients are ambitious, purpose-driven entrepreneurs, and we love helping them thrive. Why you’ll love working with us: 💪 Health & Fitness First - We encourage a healthy, fit lifestyle with a wellness benefit. ⏰ Flexibility – Hybrid work structure with flexible hours , so you can balance life and performance. 🎉 Chilled Culture – Business casual dress code , regular social events, and a work environment that values connection and collaboration. And celebrate milestones! 🎓 Professional Fees Covered - Payment of the annual memebership fee (professional designation). ⏲️ No time sheets! Why this role: Join one of South Africa’s leading cloud accounting firms as a Finance Manager in our dynamic Cape Town team. You'll lead a high-performing team of accountants, play a key role in client success, 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 and ensure top-tier quality in everything your team produces. Mentorship & Training : Provide ongoing coaching, technical guidance, and training to your team. Client Engagement : Own client relationships, lead regular meetings, and use client playbooks to drive service consistency. Delivery Management : Ensure that all work is delivered on time, within scope, and exceeds expectations. People & Culture : Champion team wellbeing through regular one-on-ones, feedback, and team-building events. Compliance & Reviews : Guide your team through SARS reviews, audits, and ensure compliance. Performance & Development : Run structured performance reviews and actively mentor future leaders. What you bring: 3–5 years in an accounting or cloud accounting environment . Proven team leadership or management experience (2-3 years) Completed articles and progressing toward your CA(SA) CGMA or Professional Accountant (SA) designation. A relevant degree (BCom/BAcc) or Honours in Accounting/Management Accounting. Solid knowledge of cloud platforms like Xero , Dext/Hubdoc , SimplePay , Cin7/Dear Systems . Strong experience with CaseWare or Draftworx for AFS drafting. Client-facing experience and a passion for relationship-building. Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills. A proactive, solution-oriented mindset and a passion for growth. Why you'll love working with us: 🌐 Exposure to cutting-edge cloud accounting systems and modern workflows. 🚀 Rapid career growth in a fast-paced, supportive environment. 🤝 A values-driven team that genuinely cares about people and performance. 🎓 Ongoing development and leadership coaching.