Bursar at the Delta State Polytechnic

The Delta State Polytechnic, established by the Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashi-Uku Law, 2002, is one of the three polytechnics in Delta State, Nigeria, Located in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, Nigeria. The polytechnic offers National Diplomas and Higher National Diplomas in Art and Design (Fashion Design and Clothing Technology, and General Art), Business (Accountancy, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Office Technology Management and Production Operations Management), Engineering (Agriculture and Bio-environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Foundry Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering and Welding and Fabrication) and Applied Sciences (Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics and Hospitality and Tourism Management).

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below which will become vacant on 1st August, 2023:

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Ogwashi-Uku, Delta

The Bursar

• The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the Polytechnic.
• He/She is responsible to the Rector for the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the Polytechnic.
• He/she is one of the Principal Officers of the Polytechnic.
• He/she heads the Bursary Department and the Custodian of the Polytechnic Finances.

Qualifications and Experience
The Candidate for the post must possess the following qualification and qualities:

• First Degree with at least a second class lower division or Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least a lower credit in Accountancy or Finance related courses from a recognized institution of higher learning:
• Have a minimum of Eighteen (18) years post qualification cognate experience for First Degree and HND holders or Master's Degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of Fifteen (15) years post qualification cognate experience or Doctorate degree (Ph.D.) in relevant discipline with a minimum of twelve (12) years post qualification cognate experience, at least ten (10) years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution;
• Registration with ICAN or ANAN;
• Currently on the rank one level below the Bursar (i.e. Chief Accountant or Deputy Bursar or Deputy Director, Audit as the case may be) for a period NOT less than five (5) years in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution;
• Proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills and accounting packages;
• Not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at Ist August, 2023.
• Demonstrate evidence of strong financial and administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in financial policy formulation, good human relation and positive managerial attributes;
• Knowledgeable in the Financial Rules and Regulations of the Polytechnic system;
• Person who is not likely to pursue, racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest;
• Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital).

Terms of Appointment and Condition of Service

• The appointment is for a single tenure of five (5) years in line with extant provisions.
• The salary is consolidated and the appointee shall enjoy any other benefits attached to the position of a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic as approved by the Delta State Government.

Application Closing Date
28th June, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) copies of their typed written Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of all relevant Documents to their applications, giving the details in the following order:

• Full Names (Surname first and underlined)
• Date and place of birth
• State of Origin and Local Government Area
• Nationality and how acquired
• Marital status
• Current Postal Address including telephone number and email address
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and Professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Membership of Professional Bodies / Association
• Honours and Distinctions (if any)
• Conferences attended and papers presented with dates
• Previous Employer(s) and Post(s) held with dates
• Present Employment to include status, duties and any other relevant experience
• Statement of own vision for the Polytechnic (20 pages)
• Other activities outside current employment
• Names and addresses of three (3) Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) who should be able to attest to the candidate's notable uprightness.

Applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF BURSAR" at the top left hand corner addressed to:
The Registrar,
Delta State Polytechnic,
P.M.B. 1030,
Ogwashi-Uku.

Note

• Applicants should advice their Referees to forward confidential Reports on them directly to the Registrar
• Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant credentials, if invited for interview, photocopies will not be accepted.
• Late applications will not be entertained and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.