Administration

Finance

The Department shall : -

• manage material and financial resources of the Catholic Secretariat as well as donor specific projects.

• be at the service of God in spearheading the prudent management of the Church material and financial resources.
• Advise the Bishops Conference on investment opportunities for effective management of resources.
• ensure the smooth running of other departments by providing them with adequate financial resources to enable them carry out their work.
  

Mandate

• The task of the department shall be to assist the Conference in its business transactions and in the administration of its finances. The Department shall exercise its functions through the Accounts Office of the Conference and a Financial Management Committee.
• The Department shall make recommendations to the Administrative Board concerning the annual budget and financial reports of the General Secretariat, the Departments and the Offices
• The Department’s Financial Management Committee shall consist of the Episcopal Committee and the Finance and Administration Department.
• The day-to-day financial management of the Conference shall be entrusted to the Financial Manager, the Accounts Office and the Secretary General.

Membership

The Finance Department shall consist of the following:

• an Episcopal Chairperson, an Episcopal Vice-Chairperson and a third Episcopal member
• the Secretary General
• the Financial Manager
• The Assistant Accountant
• Accountant
• Personnel & Administration Officer
• Projects Officer
• Two or three consultants

Meetings

• The Department shall meet weekly.
• The Management Committee meets on a monthly basis.