Bursar at Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic

The Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic was established on 1 January, 1983. It offers courses in Higher National Diploma (HND), National Diploma (ND), Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE Technical) and Certificates in the following disciplines; Technology, Applied Sciences, Commerce and Management. It has seven (7) Colleges and Thirty Two (32) Academic Departments with more than 60 fulltime programmes.

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

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Katsina

Duties of the Bursar

• The Bursar is the Chief iS Financial Officer of the Polytechnic.
• He/She is responsible to the Rector for the day to day Administrative 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.

Academic Qualifications and Qualities

• The Candidate must possess at least a BSc (at least Second Class Lower Division) or HND (at least Lower Credit) in Accountancy or Finance related courses from a recognized institution of Higher Learning.
• He/She should have at least Eighteen (18) years post qualification cognate Experience for first degree and Higher National Diploma (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.) 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 Professional Bodies (ICAN or ANAN).
• Currently on the Rank one level below the Bursar (i.e. Chief Accountant or Deputy or Bursar or Deputy Director, Audit as the as case may be) for a period NOT less than Five (5) years in a Polytechnic or similar VET Institution.
• Proficient in Information Communication Technology (ICT) skills and accounting packages.
• He/She must not be more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at 17th September, 2024.
• Demonstrate evidence of strong financial and administrative leadership initiative and creativity in financial policy formulation, good human relations and positive managerial attributes.
• Knowledgeable in the Financial Rules and Regulations of the Polytechnic System.
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies recognized by Federal/Katsina State Government.
• Must be a 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 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 Polytechnic Governing Council.

Application Closing Date
24th December, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) copies of type written and one soft copy of their application, Curriculum Vitae and attach photocopies of all relevant documents to their applications (twenty (20) copies), giving the details the following order:

• Full Names.
• Date and Place of Birth.
• State of Origin and Local Government Area.
• Nationality.
• Marital Status.
• Number and Ages of Children.
• Current Postal Address including Telephone Number and e-mail address.
• Educational Institutions Attended with dates.
• Academic and Professional qualifications obtained with dates.
• Membership of Professional Bodies/ Association.
• Honours and Distinctions (if any).
• Academic/ Scholarly publications.
• 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.
• Other activities outside current employment.
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) who are to forward confidential reports directly to the Registrar, Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic, P.M.B. 2052, Katsina before the closing date. (Such referees should be able to attest to the candidate's claim to high academic and managerial capabilities as well as to the candidate's notable uprightness).

Applications are to be addressed and submitted in a sealed envelope and marked "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF BURSAR" at the top left hand corner to:
The Registrar,
Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic,
P.M.B. 2052,
Katsina State.

Note

• Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant credentials; if invited for interview. Photocopies will not be accepted.
• Only the applications of those to be invited for interview will be acknowledged.