Revenue Collection: The department collects local revenues such as local taxes, rates, fees, and levies. These funds are vital for financing public services and development projects.

Financial Planning and Resource Mobilization: It develops strategies to increase revenue and mobilize external funding or grants. This ensures the council can undertake and sustain service delivery initiatives.

Expenditure Control: By monitoring how funds are spent, the finance department ensures that public money is used efficiently and for its intended purposes. This prevents misuse and promotes transparency.

Financial Reporting and Accountability: It produces regular financial reports, which help the council and the public track spending and assess the performance of service delivery programs.

Support to Other Departments: It provides financial guidance and support to other departments to help them implement programmes and activities that benefit the community.

Management of  Commercial Ventures: This includes budgeting, financial planning, revenue collection, expenditure control, and financial reporting. The department ensures transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the management of resources, supporting the sustainable growth and development of all commercial initiatives under the Council’s mandate. Through sound financial stewardship, the Finance Department plays a vital role in enabling the success and long-term viability of Rufunsa’s commercial ventures.