Bursar at Auchi Polytechnic

Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi is a first-generation Polytechnic established in 1973. It is a Federal Polytechnic, with the function of providing technology-based education, training and development of skills. It has three Campuses, all located along the Benin-Auchi-Okene Highway.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Edo

Description

• The Institution hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Bursar which will become vacant on 18th December, 2024 and 30th January, 2025.

Job Details

• 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 is the custodian of the Polytechnic finances.

Qualifications and Experience
The candidate for the post must possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• A 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 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 18/12/2024 (date the post will become vacant);
• 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;
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies;
• Person who is not likely to pursue racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest;
• Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment; and
• Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital)..

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

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

Application Closing Date
4th October, 2024.