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About the organisation

Being a refugee or asylum seeker means reaching a foreign land after fleeing one’s home in fear. It means leaving everything and everyone behind.At DAR, we want to ensure that those men, women, and children who come to us, not as a choice but as to save their lives, have the warm welcome they deserve.

We offer them a safe and friendly environment where they can get the support they need to rebuild their lives in our country. We introduce them to our system and community as we would a dear friend who just moved from abroad. We respect their culture and heritage and cherish the richness they bring into our lives.

About the role

What will you be doing?

  • Maintaining accurate financial records and produce regular reports and accounts
  • Implementing and monitoring financial procedures, ensuring statutory compliance
  • Manage the organisation’s bank accounts, donations and petty cash
  • Paying invoices in a timely manner
  • Ensuring consistent compliance with DAR procedures
  • Advising the Trustees on financial matters

Our ideal candidate

What are we looking for?

  • Experience of managing a Finance function or operating at a senior level in a Finance capacity
  • Leadership skills gained at a senior level in a commercial business or charity
  • Systematic, organised and judicious
  • Analytical and decisive
  • Good written and spoken English
  • Collaborative, supportive and persuasive
  • The ability to influence at a high level
  • Approachable and sensitive to the feelings of others

What’s in it for you

As our Finance Manager, you will ensure that the organisation:

  • complies with our statutory and fiscal duties
  • is financially sound and able to meet its commitments
  • is careful with our hard-won funds and uses them to the best benefit of our clients
  • is able to maximise the impact of donations and funding
  • operates professionally and prudently

In delivering these accountabilities, you will be supporting displaced people who have experienced unimaginable trauma to rebuild their lives here.

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Darlington Assistance for Refugees

Darlington Assistance for Refugees

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31 Aug 2025

Cause

Cause

Location

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Role-type

Trustee

Time commitment

3-7 hours per week

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