Finance

Core Functions 

• Preparation of annual budget
• Collection of revenue 
• Procurement of goods and Services
• Preparation of annual financial statements
• Allocation of financial resources to sister departments

Billing Ratepayers

• To bill clients accurately and send them invoices within two (2) months of starting a new financial year

Preparing Council’s annual estimates of income and expenditure

• To prepare Council’s estimates of income and expenditure and submit the same to the Minister of Local Government by not later than two  (2) months before the start of a new financial year

Maintaining Council’s books of account

• To maintain Council’s books of accounts and prepare financial statements in accordance with the International Accounting Standards (IAS)

Prepare Financial Statements

• To prepare monthly and annual financial statements 

Enforcing national laws and by-laws

• To enforce Council by-laws and national laws without fear or favour

Receiving clients / Responding to Queries (Public relations service)

• To respond to clients’ written enquiries , communication and complaints within ten (10) working days of receiving such inquiry , communication or complaint.