About the Finance Department
Core responsibilities of the Finance Department:
- Budgeting: Developing, implementing, and monitoring the entity's budget to ensure financial stability and alignment with organizational goals.
- Financial Planning and Analysis: Conducting financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning to support decision-making processes.
- Accounting: Maintaining accurate financial records, including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), billing, budgeting, collections, financial reporting, governmental levies, general ledger entries, project administration and also payment of the payroll.
- Financial Reporting: Producing timely and accurate financial reports for internal management and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Cash Management: Managing cash flow, investments, and debt to optimize liquidity and minimize financial risk.
- Compliance: Ensuring adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and accounting standards, as well as internal policies and procedures.
Main objectives of the Finance Department:
- Ensure financial stability and sustainability of the entity.
- Provide accurate and timely financial information for decision-making.
- Optimize financial resources to support the entity's mission and objectives.
- Enhance transparency and accountability in financial management practices.
- Mitigate financial risks and safeguard assets.
- Foster a culture of fiscal responsibility and integrity.
Services to the Public:
The Finance Department provides various services to the public, including:
- Processing payments for goods and services provided by the entity.
- Managing local levy collection and revenue generation activities.
- Responding to inquiries and providing information regarding financial matters related to AP and AR.