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    Company overview

    Industry

    Government Administration & Politics

    Company size

    101-1,000

    Primary location

    DOF Bldg., BSP Complex, Roxas Blvd, Manila
    The Department of Finance (DOF) is the government’s steward of sound fiscal policy. It formulates revenue policies that will ensure funding of critical government programs that promote welfare among our people and accelerate economic growth and stability.The Department envisions that the effective and efficient pursuit of the critical tasks under its wings revenue generation, resource mobilization, debt management and financial market development shall provide the solid foundation for a Philippine economy that is one of the most active and dynamic in the world.The fact that the birth of the Department of Finance predated that of the Philippine Republic is testimony to its importance. Founded on 24 April 1897 by the Philippine Revolutionary Government, the DOF has undergone various structural and functional overhauls, but has nonetheless remained a key department. At present, the critical tasks of revenue generation, resource mobilization and fiscal management rest on the shoulder of the Department of Finance.The government must provide the citizenry with infrastructure, education, health and other basic services; and the DOF must be ready with the funds for them. Likewise, the DOF must steer fiscal programs toward an investment-friendly environment, which is the catalyst for growth.VISIONA strong economy with stable prices and strong growth;A stable fiscal situation with adequate resources for government projects and budgetary which could be adequately financed;A borrowing program that is able to avoid the crowding-out effect on the private sector, and minimizes costs;A public sector debt profile with long maturities and an optimum mix of currencies that minimizes the impact of currency movements;A strong economic growth with equity and productivity.MISSIONOur economy must be one of the most dynamic and active in the world, globally competitive and onward looking. The DOF shall take the lead in providing a solid foundation for the achievement of this objective, by building a strong fiscal position, through the following:Formulation, institutionalization and administration of sound fiscal policies;Improvement of tax collection efficiency;Mobilization of adequate resources on most advantageous terms to meet budgetary requirements;Sound management of public sector debt; andInitiation and implementation of structural and policy reforms.MANDATEUnder Executive Orders 127, 127-A and 292, the Department of Finance is responsible for the following:Formulation, institutionalization and administration of fiscal policies in coordination with other concerned subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities of the government;Generation and management of the financial resources of government;Supervision of the revenue operations of all local government units;Review, approval and management of all public sector debt, domestic or foreign; andRationalization, privatization and public accountability of corporations and assets owned, controlled or acquired by the government.

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    What’s it like working at Department of Finance Philippines?

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    Employees at the Department of Finance Philippines appreciate working with competent and skillful colleagues in a friendly environment. They value the complete and clean facilities provided, as well as the good management and wonderful supervisors. The working environment is accommodating, with smooth operations and a tidy office. Employees feel they have job security and learn a lot, gaining confidence in their roles.

    However, some potential challenges include difficulty meeting deadlines due to workload, which may require overtime. There are instances of credit grabbing and poor employee management in some departments. For some employees, the commute to work can be lengthy, requiring sacrifice. Additionally, some feel that the salary may not be as high as expected, and occasionally, the office can get chilly, requiring employees to bring a jacket.

    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Administrative Officer IV
    Apr 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Not all departments in this agency is competency based.
    The good thingsYou meet and work with the right, skillful and competent individuals.
    The challengesSince not everyone is competent, there are credit grabbers in some department.
    4.0
    Senior tax specialist
    Mar 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Offers the opportunities for tax and advisory specialization.
    The good thingsWorking environment and colleagues are accomodating.
    The challengesYou have to work overtime in order to submit expected outputs and reports.
    3.0
    Administrative assistant
    May 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    It is a good training ground for fresh graduates.
    The good thingsJob security and ease of work.
    The challengesPoor employee management.
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