OFFICE OF DEPUTY FINANCIAL
ADVISOR I & II Directorates Under The Wing

Office of Deputy Financial Advisor I & II

Office of Deputy Financial Advisor I & II deals with budgeting, documentation and controlling of incoming and outgoing cash flows as well as its actual handling. The wing also focuses on traditional responsibilities such as financial accounting and payroll. It also envisages to take up some newer roles like management accounting, strategy involvement, management information systems, financial analysis and the broader range of responsibilities in finance department.

Sections
  • Admin Section
  • Funds Section I & II
  • Pay Audit Section I & II
  • Pension Section I & II
Pay Audit Section - I & II
  • Pre-audit of pay rolls, TA / DA, transfer grant, advances and pay fixation etc.
  • Preparation of monthly account.
  • Vetting of pension papers and issuance of service statements.
  • Payment of pension contribution to the deputations working in CDA.
  • Deduction of income tax from salaries of employees.
  • Upkeep of service record of the officers.
Compilation Section – I & II
  • Compilation and reconciliation of monthly accounts
  • Showing receipt and expenditure related to PSDP & maintenance grants, self finance Sector/projects, revenue accounts, debts & deposit and remittances.
  • Preparation of annual accounts of the authority for each financial year.
  • Reconciliation of monthly accounts on quarterly basis.
  • Coordination with D.D.O’s relating to accounting matters.
Treasury Division
  • Funds management
  • Investment activities
  • Operation of bank accounts
  • Receipts and payments record
  • Daily reporting inflow/outflow
  • Dealings with tax matters
Contact Details

+9251-9201120

CDA Academy Training Building, Near Iqbal Hall, Sector G-7/3

The main functions of this directorate primarily revolve around improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the audit and internal control processes within the organisation. These functions are crucial for ensuring financial discipline, preventing the misuse of funds, and enhancing accountability. Here is a breakdown of the key functions:

  1. Enhancing Pre-Audit Process:
    • Improving and enhancing the efficiency of the pre-audit process to ensure that financial transactions and activities comply with established rules and regulations before they are finalised.
  2. Introducing a Comprehensive Internal Audit System:
    • Implementing a robust internal audit system within the organisation to systematically review and assess financial operations and controls.
  3. Strengthening Internal Control Systems:
    • Addressing and rectifying weaknesses in the existing internal control systems to enhance their effectiveness in preventing errors, fraud, and misuse of funds.
  4. Enforcing Financial Rules:
    • Ensuring strict adherence to financial rules and regulations to promote financial discipline and deter any unauthorised or improper use of funds.
  5. Conducting Comprehensive Audits:
    • Performing detailed and special audits of divisions responsible for activities such as the supply of goods, services, and maintenance work to identify any irregularities or mistakes.
  6. Coordinating with Various Entities:
    • Coordinating and liaising with the ministry, the audit National Assembly Secretariat, and relevant CDA formations to facilitate communication and collaboration.
  7. Pursuing PAC/DAC Directives:
    • Following up on directives from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and departmental accounts committee (DAC) to ensure that actions are taken in response to their recommendations.
  8. Preparing for Audit Team Visits:
    • Rectifying irregularities and mistakes before the visit of the audit team from the auditor general of Pakistan to minimise audit observations and compliance issues.
  9. Planning Audit Program/Schedule:
    • Developing and managing the audit program and schedule for internal audit parties, ensuring that audits are conducted in a structured and timely manner.
  10. Issuing Internal Audit Reports:
    • Providing internal audit reports to the concerned divisions, highlighting findings and recommendations for improvement.
  11. Monitoring Compliance:
    • Monitoring and ensuring compliance with the observations and recommendations made in internal audit reports.
  12. Arranging Meetings and Discussions:
    • Organising meetings at various levels to discuss audit reports, address concerns, and facilitate the implementation of corrective actions and improvements.

In summary, this directorate plays a pivotal role in maintaining financial accountability and transparency within the organisation by overseeing internal audit processes, compliance with financial rules, and coordination with external audit bodies, thus contributing to the efficient and effective use of financial resources.

Functions Of Audit Directorate
  • Pre-audit
  • Internal/post audit
  • External audit
  • Special audit
  • DAC/PAC
Contact Details

+9251-9201120

Old Naval Headquarter, G-6, Islamabad

Functions
  • Preparation of cash flow statements for projects appraisal in respect of development schemes on PCIs as referred by Engineering Wing & other formations of CDA.
  • Member of the following committees:
    • Auction committee
    • Price assessment committee for restoration cases
    • Condemnation committee
    • DRC/DPC up to BPS-16
    • Purchase committee
    • Staff welfare committee
  • Fixation of bid reserve prices and estimated value for the plots to be auctioned as per Islamabad land disposal regulation-2005.
  • Conducting costing exercise to determine / assess the following:
    • Sale/premium rates, annual ground rent, lease extension charges, restoration charges, transfer fee, compounding charges, land conversion charges, additional storey charges, water charges, & other departmental charges etc.
    • Fixation of rates for CDA’s assets, machineries/plants/vehicles and equipments for auction purpose.
    • Hire charges relating to plants and machineries.
    • Determination/assessment of monthly rent and license fees etc.

In summary, this directorate plays a pivotal role in maintaining financial accountability and transparency within the organisation by overseeing internal audit processes, compliance with financial rules, and coordination with external audit bodies, thus contributing to the efficient and effective use of financial resources.

Contact Details

+9251-9253020

Main CDA Secretariat, G7/4, Islamabad

Functions
  • Procurement directorate was established in the year 2008 with the approval of CDA board.
  • Procurement directorate is providing necessary guidelines to all formations of CDA / MCI for implementation of PPRA rules and allied matters.
Contact Details

+9251-2890344

Old Naval Headquarter, G-6, Islamabad

Functions

Collection of property tax and Water & Conservancy Charges.

Legal Mandate
  • CDA was empowered for levy of local taxes with the approval of the Federal Government in terms of Section 15 (A) of the CDA Ordinance 1960. The said clause of the ordinances has been repealed after enactment of the ICTLGA-2015.
  • Consequent upon promulgation of ICTLGA-2015, MCI has been empowered to collect local taxes.
Contact Details

+9251-9252331

CDA Academy Training Building, Near Iqbal Hall, Sector G-7/3