The Ministry of Finance (MoF) derives its mandate from Part X of the Constitution of Zambia. It is also guided by statutory and portfolio functions as stipulated in the Government Gazette Notice No. 183 of 23rd March 2012. The Ministry is responsible for economic and financial management.

The Ministry is headed by a Minister whose mandate is drawn from the Minister of Finance (Incorporation) Act, Chapter 349 of the Laws of Zambia.The administrative and technical team is headed by the Secretary to the Treasury who is assisted by four Permanent Secretaries:

1. Permanent Secretary- Economic Management and Finance (EMF)
2. Permanent Secretary- Budget and Economic Affairs (BEA)
3. Controller of Internal Audit
4. Accountant General

Vision Statement

“To be a world-class institution in the mobilization and management of public resources for sustainable national development.”

Mission Statement

“To efficiently and effectively coordinate national planning and economic management, mobilize and manage public resources in a transparent and accountable manner for sustainable national development.

Value Statement

“The Ministry of Finance will uphold excellence, profession, teamwork, integrity, commitment, transparency, accountability and value for money”

The Ministry comprises the following directorates:

1. Budget Office
2. Economic Management Department
3. Government Stores
4. Human Resource and Administration
5. Investments and Debt Management Department
6. Office of the Accountant General
7. Office of the Controller of Internal Audit

Statutory bodies and grant-aided institutions:

1. Bank of Zambia
2. Betting Control and Licensing Board
3. Development Bank of Zambia
4. Directorate of State Enterprises
5. Indo Zambia Bank
6. Lotteries Control Board
7. Micro Bankers Trust
8. National Road Fund Agency
9. National Savings and Credit Bank
10. Pensions and Insurance Authority
11. Public Service Micro Finance Bank
12. Securities and Exchange Commission
13. Standing Accidents Board and Provincial Standing Accidents Committees
14. State Lotteries Board of Zambia
15. War Pensions Board/Fund
16. Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants
17. Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply
18. Zambia National Building Society
19. Zambia National Commercial  Bank
20. Zambia Public Procurement Authority
21. Zambia Revenue Authority
22. Zambia State Insurance Corporation