Objectives

To assist the Head of Department in the execution of duties as the Accounting Officer of the Department in terms of the delegation flowing from the constitution and other related rules and regulations.

Functions

  • Formulate and implement the Financial Plan.
  • Ensure timely submission of Estimate of expenditure, Revenue, Advance Accounts and Supplementary Estimates.
  • Review of cash forecast and ensure effective implementation of cash management.
  • Ensure timely submission of Estimate of expenditure, Revenue, Advance Accounts and Supplementary Estimates.
  • Review of cash forecast and ensure effective implementation of cash management.
  • Allocate budgetary provision and imprest to decentralized units and apportion funds to other implementing units.
  • Assist the Head of the Department regarding delegation of authority on financial matters in terms of Financial Regulations.
  • Direction and general supervision of the Finance Division including 14 Regional offices and 51 Divisional offices in respect of Accounting and Financial matters.
  • Install systems for collection of revenue and other dues and disbursement of public funds.
  • Supervision on official Bank accounts and ensures prompt reconciliation and follow up action.
  • Ensure recording of financial transactions in the relevant documents.
  • Render financial reports monthly, quarterly and periodically as laid down to the relevant authorities.