Supporting Department

Finance & Administration

The Finance and Administration Department coordinates ministry budgeting, disbursements, accounts, and financial control functions, ensuring lawful, transparent, and effective management of public funds.

Budget Management Payments & Disbursements Financial Reporting & Compliance
Mr Joel Matsvai
Head of Department

Head of Department

Mr Joel Matsvai

Director Finance and Administration

Mr Joel Matsvai leads the Finance and Administration Department, overseeing all budgeting, disbursement, financial control, and statutory reporting functions for the Ministry of Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Affairs.

Department: Finance & Administration

Directorate Oversight

Chief Director, Administration and Human Capital Development

This directorate grouping shows the Chief Director and the subordinate directorates managed under this reporting line.

Major General (Rtd.) E. Dzihwema

Chief Director

Major General (Rtd.) E. Dzihwema

Provides chief directorate oversight for administration, human capital development, and corporate support services.

Director Human Resources Mr Thomas Pasipamire
Director Finance and Administration Mr Joel Matsvai
Director ICT Mr Andrew Daka
Deputy Director Strategic Policy Planning Mr Trymore Nhundu
Deputy Director Internal Audit Mr Martin Mutimbanyoka
Deputy Director Procurement Management Unit Mr Tinarwo Tizirai
Head, Records and Information Mrs Beatrice Chiyangwa Records and Registry
Deputy Director Communication and Advocacy Mr Garikayi Chipfunde
Director War Collaborators, Ex-Political Prisoners, Detainees and Restrictees, Memorialisation and Documentation Mr Davet Muzwidzwa War Collaborators, Ex-Political Prisoners, Detainees, Restrictees, Memorialization and Documentation
Director War Veterans and Non-Combatant Cadres Ms Joyce Pikinini War Veterans and Non-Combatant Cadres
Commissioner War Victims Mr Nceda Moyo War Victims Compensation
Commissioner Heroes Dependants Assistance Ms Gladys Moyo Heroes Dependants Assistance
Head Inter-Ministerial Investigations Taskforce (IMIT) Lt Col Ezekiel Shumba Inter Ministerial Investigations Taskforce

Internal Structure

Department Sub-Units

The department organises its work across focused sub-units, each with a defined mandate to ensure effective and accountable service delivery.

Sub-Unit 01

Budget Management

Coordinates budget preparation with all departments, implements budgetary controls, and mobilises alternative funding to support ministry programmes and service delivery priorities.

  • Coordinate budgets preparation with Departments and agencies
  • Facilitate mobilisation of funds and disbursements to Departments and agencies
  • Prepare budgets and implement budgetary controls
  • Mobilise Alternative Funding to support the ministry's programs
  • Provide financial advisory services to Ministry
Sub-Unit 02

Payments & Disbursements

Manages timely and accurate processing of payments for goods and services across the ministry, ensuring all disbursements align with approved budget allocations.

  • Make payments for goods and services on behalf of the Ministry
  • Facilitate mobilisation of funds and disbursements to Departments and agencies
  • Prepare and submit Statutory financial returns to Accounting Officer, Treasury and Auditor General
Sub-Unit 03

Financial Reporting & Compliance

Maintains accurate financial records, prepares statutory returns, and updates Accounting Officer Instructions to ensure full transparency and compliance with public finance regulations.

  • Prepare and submit Statutory financial returns to Accounting Officer, Treasury and Auditor General
  • Maintain correct records and registers of all financial accounts
  • Draft and update the Accounting Officer's Instructions
  • Provide financial advisory services to Ministry

Complete Mandate

Full Function Set

The complete list of official functions as prescribed for this department.

Coordinate budgets preparation with Departments and agencies
Facilitate mobilisation of funds and disbursements to Departments and agencies
Provide financial advisory services to Ministry
Prepare budgets and implement budgetary controls
Prepare and submit Statutory financial returns to Accounting Officer, Treasury and Auditor General
Maintain correct records and registers of all financial accounts
Draft and update the Accounting Officer's Instructions
Mobilise Alternative Funding to support the ministry's programs
Make payments for goods and services on behalf of the Ministry

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