Functional Structure of the DSWD Field Offices
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION

Description

To provide an efficient and effective financial plan to support the Department's Programs / Activities / Projects aimed at achieving its desired outcome and mandate; develop and implement policies and guidelines for the effective, efficient, and economical management of financial resources of the Field Office; manage financial and related non-financial information system to ensure timely compliance with reporting requirements of oversight agencies and statues, and to support or provide management with relevant information and advice / options in decision making process; and the evaluation and analysis of the operating performance of various responsibility centers of Field Office.

Specific Functions

1. To formulate and implement fiscal policies and guidelines of the agency;

2. To review and consolidate the Field Office budget proposal;

3. To prepare annual financial plans of the Field Office;

4. To ensure propriety, legality, and completeness of claims / financial transactions of the Field Office;

5. To provide management and oversight agencies with timely, relevant, and accurate financial and management reports;

6. To provide financial advice and options to enable management to make sound financial decisions on matters relating to management of assets. liabilities, and risks; and

7. To provide various units of the Field Office with staff advice and assistance on budgetary, financial and cash management matters.