[1] The ministry implements the economic policies and is responsible for public financial management.
The ministry advises the President of Sierra Leone on economic issues.
The Ministry of Finance is headed by the Minister of Finance, who is appointed by the president of Sierra Leone, and must be confirmed by the Parliament of Sierra Leone before taking office.
Since some days his brother has been double rank promoted to CDS in the Sierra Leone army.
The President of Sierra Leone has the constitutional authority to fire the Minister of Finance at any time.