Bursar at the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede

The Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri is one of the foremost Polytechnics in Nigeria, located in the South-East Geopolitical zone, Imo state precisely. It was established by the Imo State Edict No.16 of 1978 as the College of Technology, Owerri; later changed to the Polytechnic Nekede in 1987 and further renamed Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri by the Federal Polytechnic Act(Amendment) of 1993. Her academic programmes which are housed in eight (8) Schools are duly accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).

Its vision Statement is "to be a pacesetter in a demand-driven technology and innovation" and the mission statement is "to nurture and sustain the culture of best practices in teaching/learning methods, research/ demonstration, skill and technological innovations in order to produce job creators for the global economy." So far, the institution has lived up to these values which earned her the award of the "Most sought-after Polytechnic in Nigeria" and a renowned centre of excellence in academics, administration, infrastructural development, and development of state-of-the-art products.

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

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Owerri, Imo

The Bursar

• The Bursar is the Chief Accounting 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 Division and is the custodian of Polytechnic finances.

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

• First Degree with a minimum of 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 (PhD) 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 Chief Auditor or Deputy Director, Audit as the case may be) for a period, NOT less than five (5) years as at the time the advertisement will end.
• Proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills and accounting packages;
• Not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as of 11th January 2025 when the post will become vacant;
• 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;
• 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 Governmental 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 Federal Government.

Application Closing Date
2nd January, 2025.