Finance Manager
Location: Dublin
Reports to: Senior Finance Manager
Scope: Global
About Daon
Daon is a global leader in biometric authentication and identity assurance solutions. For over two decades, we have supported governments and leading enterprises in delivering secure, seamless digital experiences across financial services, border control, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure.
Our IdentityX® platform enables secure mobile biometric authentication at scale, helping organisations reduce fraud while improving customer experience. Today, more than one billion identities worldwide are safeguarded by Daon technology.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Finance Manager to support a number of strategic growth initiatives within the Finance function during 2026, alongside core monthly and statutory reporting responsibilities. This role offers broad exposure across audit, group reporting, revenue recognition, tax strategy, and finance process improvement within a global technology organisation. The successful candidate will take ownership of key deliverables while working closely with the Senior Finance Manager and Head of Finance. This is a full-time on-site position, M-F.
Key Responsibilities
Audit & Statutory Reporting
- Act as primary point of contact for the annual FRS102 Group audit.
- Prepare audit files and draft statutory financial statements.
- Lead or support regional statutory audits (including Singapore and Serbia).
Financial Reporting & Controls
- Support monthly management reporting processes.
- Review accounts payable entries prior to posting and oversee payroll inputs for certain geographies.
- Develop and maintain revenue recognition documentation to support accurate financial reporting.
Corporate & Tax Initiatives
- Support ongoing corporate and tax strategy initiatives.
- Assist in monitoring and maintaining group transfer pricing documentation.
Projects & Process Improvement
- Participate in finance systems and process enhancement initiatives.
- Collaborate with senior finance leadership on discrete strategic projects.
Knowledge & Experience
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA).
- Approximately 3–8 years’ post-qualification experience.
- Strong technical knowledge of FRS102 audit requirements (IFRS experience advantageous).
- Experience within a global or multi-entity organisation preferred.
- Familiarity with revenue recognition in a SaaS or technology environment is beneficial.
- ERP experience (Certinia preferred) and strong Excel capability.
- Exposure to data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau) would be advantageous.
Your profile
- Strong analytical and organisational skills.
- High attention to detail and technical accuracy.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
- Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with auditors, advisors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Proactive and capable of managing multiple priorities.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Exposure to a global, high-growth technology environment.
- Broad finance experience across reporting, audit, tax, and systems.
- Opportunity for professional growth within a scaling organisation.
Join the brightest minds from around the globe as we build the future of digital identity!
Daon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported.
