Bursar at the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti

The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti was established in accordance with Decree 33 of 1979 based on the Federal Polytechnics Act (Cap. i39) as amended by the Federal Polytechnics (Amendment) Decree No.5. of 1993.

The Polytechnic, located at Kilometre 8, Ado-Ikaree Road was established for the training of middle and high level technical manpower for the economy of the nation. The Institution caters for a large student population enrolled in full and part time programmes at the National Diploma and Higher National Diploma levels. The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) accredits all academic programmes the Institution runs.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Ado-Ekiti

The Post

• The Bursar is a Principal Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of the Polytechnic.
• He is responsible to the Rector for the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the Polytechnic and co-ordination of the Bursary of the Institution.

Qualification & Experience
The prospective applicant must:

• Possess a good honors degree in Accounting or Finance from a recognized Institution of Higher Learning plus ICAN, ANAN or equivalent professional qualifications with at least eighteen (18) years post-qualification cognate experience. Possession of a higher degree will be an added advantage.
• Have occupied the position of a Chief Accountant for a period of not less than five (5) years in an Institution of Higher Learning preferably in a Polytechnic.
• Not be more than 60 years of age at the time of applying for the position.
• Enjoy excellent physical and mental health with evidence from a Government Hospital.

Qualities:

• The Bursar must be a person of proven integrity.
• He must be intellectually and professionally sound and knowledgeable in the rules and regulations of the Polytechnic system. Also, he must be versed in the Public Service Rules and Financial Regulations and must be Information Technology (ICT) compliant.
• He must be able to assist the Chief Executive and the Polytechnic Governing Council in formulating sound financial policies.

Tenure of Appointment

• The appointment will be for a term of five (5) years in the first instance and may be renewed, subject to satisfactory performance, for another term of five (5) years and no more.

Conditions of Service

• The Conditions of Service for the post are the same as obtained in all Federal Polytechnics in the Country.
• Also, the Appointee shall enjoy other benefits of office as may be approved from time to time by the Federal Government and as attached to the office of a Principal Officer in the Polytechnic.

Salary and Other Benefits

• The salary attached to the position of Bursar is Consolidated Tertiary Educational Institutions Salary Structure of (N5,407,503.00) per annum.
• Also, the appointee shall enjoy other benefits of office as may be approved from time to time by the Federal Government and as applicable to the office of a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic.

Application Closing Date
12th October, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward twenty (20) copies of their Applications with the same number of their Curriculum Vitae as well as photocopies of relevant credentials in the following order:

• Names in full (Surname first)
• Date and Place of Birth
• Local Government Area
• State of Origin
• Nationality and how acquired
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• Current contact address with telephone number(s) and e-mail
• Permanent Home Address
• Educational Institutions attended (with dates)
• Academic and/or Professional Qualifications obtained with dates
• Membership of relevant Professional bodies
• Previous Employment including Post, date and salary
• Present Employment including post, date and salary
• Names and Addresses of three (3) Referees (Educational/Employment/Personal)

All applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked "Post of Bursar" on the top left hand corner, and addressed to:
The Ag. Registrar,
The Federal Polytechnic,
P.M.B. 5351, Ado-Ekiti,
Ekiti State.

Note: Applicants should request their referees to forward confidential reports on them directly to the Registrar's Office on or before the closing date above.