Finance Manager

🚀 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.