Luangwa Council

Finance Department

                  Mr. Wenga Banda

                    Director Finance

Finance Department

Department of Finance

The Department of Finance mandate is to generate and manage financial resources to facilitate the effective implementation of various programmes.

Additionally, the department plays a crucial role in overseeing commercial and business development services, as well as managing stores. The department is committed to the following specific functions:

Key Functions

  • Prepares and submits financial management reports to ensure compliance with financial regulations and facilitate informed decision-making.
  • Develop and implement internal controls to enhance transparency and accountability in the utilisation of financial and material resources.
  • Collects and accounts for Levies, Fees and Charges and other revenues to safeguard public resources and support the budget.
  • Keeps expenditure and commitment ledgers to ensure that public funds are appropriately utilised.
  • Conducts research to explore and establish new business ventures.
  • Manages the provision of hospitality and other business services.
  • Accounts for assets to safeguard public property.
  • Prepares and submits annual audited accounts to facilitate decision-making.
  • Manages stores efficiently.
  • Manages risks effectively to mitigate losses.
  • Handles payroll management.