Finance Associate

Location: Dublin, onsite
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 Associate to join our Dublin Finance team, supporting day-to-day accounting operations alongside broader finance activities across a global, multi-entity environment.

This role offers strong foundational exposure across accounts payable, general ledger, tax compliance, month-end close, and audit support, while also providing opportunities to contribute to process improvements as the business continues to scale.

It is ideally suited to a candidate who has started, or is planning to start, their ACCA / ACA / CIMA qualification and is looking to build practical experience within a global technology organisation.

This is a full-time position with a 5 days in the office working model.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations

Maintain the General Ledger and support month-end close processes
Manage Accounts Payable and supplier relationships
Process bank transactions and perform reconciliations
Reconcile corporate credit cards
Post journals including prepayments and accruals

Tax & Compliance

Support the preparation and filing of VAT, GST, and Sales Tax returns across multiple jurisdictions
Ensure appropriate approvals and controls are in place for all expenditures

Expenses & Controls

Review and validate employee expense claims in line with company policies
Monitor and reconcile employee travel advances

Audit & Reporting

Prepare supporting documentation for year-end audits
Assist with audit queries and information requests
Support broader month-end and management reporting activities

Treasury & Projects

Assist with treasury activities and maintenance of international bank accounts
Contribute to process improvements and strengthening of internal controls
Support ad-hoc finance projects as required

Knowledge & Experience

Part-qualified or pursuing ACCA, ACA, or CIMA (or planning to begin)
Approximately 1–3 years’ experience in a commercial accounting environment preferred
Strong Excel skills; familiarity with tools such as CoPilot is advantageous
Understanding of basic accounting principles and financial processes
Experience in a multi-entity or international environment is a plus

Your Profile

Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Proactive, resourceful, and able to work on own initiative
Clear communicator, comfortable working within a team environment

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and benefits
Study support package for professional qualifications
Exposure to a global, multi-entity finance function
Opportunity to develop within a growing technology organisation
Flexible working environment supporting work-life balance

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.

Location

Dublin, Leinster

Department

Finance

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Entry-level

Finance Associate

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