Mission

To safeguard and manage the financial resources of Kiribati with integrity, transparency, and accountability, ensuring that public funds are utilized effectively to support sustainable economic growth and the welfare of all citizens.

Goal

To strengthen fiscal stability and enhance government service delivery by maintaining sound financial management systems, promoting efficient revenue collection, and ensuring prudent expenditure control.

Objectives

• Ensure compliance with statutory financial regulations and international accounting standards.
• Promote efficiency in budget execution, cash management, and debt servicing.
• Support transparency through timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Facilitate accountability by enabling effective audit and oversight mechanisms.
• Advance modernization of financial systems to improve service delivery and operational integrity.

Responsibilities

• Revenue Management: Oversee revenue collection and deposit for all government revenue streams.
• Budgeting & Expenditure Control: providing data for budgeting and enforcing budget/expenditure control by ensuring line Ministries operate within their approved budget and that all expenses comply with public finance management act, financial regulation, procurement act and other relevant act/policies. 
• Cash & Debt Management: Administer treasury operations, including cash flow, borrowing, and debt repayment.
• Financial Reporting: Produce the whole of government accounts (Annual account, Bank Reconciliation and Management Report) and ensure compliance with IPSAS and other international standards.
• Audit & Compliance Liaison: Coordinate with internal and external auditors to uphold accountability and transparency.
• Capacity Building: Strengthen institutional systems and staff competencies in financial management.
• Policy Support: Provide financial and economic analysis to guide Cabinet decisions and national development strategies.