Bursar at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Gombe

Federal College of Education (Technical), Gombe - The Governing Council of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Gombe, hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for appointment into the position below:

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Gombe

Job Description

• The Bursar is a Principal Officer of the College. He is the Chief Financial Officer of the College and is responsible to the Provost for the day-to-day Administration and control of the financial affairs of the Institution.

Among others, some specific duties of the Bursar include:

• Planning, organizing, coordinating and executing the financial affairs of the College in accordance with the Government financial regulations, treasury circulars and the Governing Council's decisions/directives under sound financial discipline and management
• Maintaining proper books of account and financial records on income and expenditure, as well as assets and liabilities of the College
• Advising the Provost on all College financial matters
• Providing regular and special reports to the Governing Council on the College financial matters
• Coordinating the preparation, submission and defence of the College annual personnel, overhead and capital budget estimates
• Maintaining an up to date record of Federal Government Financial Regulations, directives and circulars
• Maintaining good rapport with the Government Financial regulatory bodies/agencies to ensure appropriate compliance with Government financial rules and regulations
• Preparation of the College annual financial statement for statutory audit by External Auditors.

Qualifications

• A good honours Degree, HND or Masters in Accountancy or Finance from a recognized Institution of higher learning; with at least 21 years cognate experience preferably in a College of Education or compatible Institution
• The applicant who must not be below the rank of Deputy Bursar must possess any of the following professional recognized accountancy qualifications e.g. ICAN, ANAN, ACCA or recognised equivalent
• Evidence of attendance of a continuous mandatory professional development course is required
• Candidates must be proficient in information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills and packages especially EXCEL.
• A candidate for the post should be resourceful and conversant with current Federal Government financial rules and regulations as is applicable in particular to Federal Colleges of Education in Nigeria
• He should be honest, transparent and capable of providing sound leadership in financial Management and Administration.

Other Requirements:

• Candidates must have spent at least five (5) years as Deputy Bursar
• Candidate must not be above fifty nine (59) years of age at the time of taking up the appointment.

Vision Statement

• All candidates must submit in clear terms in not more than two pages, their vision and mission statements for the College in the next five (5) years with particular reference to the Bursary Department.

Condition of Service

• Candidate will be entitled to the privileges and benefits specified in the terms and conditions of service for staff of Federal College of Education (Technical) Gombe and according to other conditions which may be approved from time to time by the Governing Council of the College in consultation with National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE).

Tenure

• The appointment is for an initial period of five (5) years in the first instance and may be eligible for re-appointment for a second and final term of five (5) years subject to satisfactory performance.

Application Closing Date
13th August, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) typewritten copies of their applications (including Curriculum Vitae and credentials) giving the following information as listed below:

• Full names;
• Date of Birth;
• Place of Birth;
• Nationality and State of Origin;
• Permanent Postal Address;
• Current Postal Address;
• Marital status;
• Number and Ages of Children;
• Mobile Phone Number;
• E-mail Address;
• Name and address of Next of kin;
• Institutions Attended with Dates;
• Qualifications Obtained with Dates;
• Academic Honour and Membership of Professional Bodies;
• Evidence of posts held with durations, salaries and dates;
• Evidence of proficiency in ICT (packages and capabilities);
• Societal linkages/community service;
• Present occupation and status;
• Extra-curricular activities/Hobbies;
• Name and Address of three (3) Referees one of which must be the present employer;
• Signature and date.

Applications should be enclosed in an envelope marked “College Bursar”, and addressed to:
The Registrar,
Federal College of Education (Technical), Gombe,
P.M.B. 60,
Gombe,
Gombe State.

Note

• In addition to stating the names and addresses of three (3) referees on the Curriculum Vitae, applicants should request their Referees to forward references on their behalf directly to the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Federal College of Education (Technical), Gombe, to be received on or before the deadline.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.