Mandate

The Department of Finance is responsible for managing financial resources to ensure the efficient execution of various programs. Furthermore, it plays a key role in supervising commercial and business development services and overseeing stores management. The department is dedicated to carrying out the following specific functions:

Responsibilities

• Prepares and submits financial management reports to ensure compliance with regulations and support informed decision-making.
• Develops and implements internal controls to promote transparency and accountability in the use of financial and material resources.
• Collects and manages levies, tariffs, tolls, vehicle licensing fees, and other revenues to protect public resources and support the budget.
• Maintains expenditure and commitment ledgers to ensure proper utilisation of public funds.
• Conducts research to identify and establish new business ventures.
• Oversees the provision of hospitality and other business services.
• Accounts for assets to safeguard public property.
• Prepares and submits annual audited accounts to inform decision-making.
• Manages stores efficiently to ensure proper inventory control.
• Implements risk management strategies to minimise potential losses.
• Handles payroll management for staff effectively.