College Bursar at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Omoku

The Federal College of Education (Technical), Omoku is a federal government higher education institution located in Omoku, Rivers State, South-South, Nigeria. It is funded and managed by the Federal government of Nigeria. It is affiliated to University of Nigeria for its degree programmes.

Applications are invited for appointment of the position below:

Job Title: College Bursar

Location: Omoku, Rivers

Duties

• The Bursar is a Principal Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the College. He/She is responsible to the Provost for the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the Institution.

Responsibilities
Among others, some specific duties of the Bursar include:

• Being resourceful and conversant with current Federal Government financial rules and regulations.
• Being resourceful and conversant with current Federal Government financial rules and regulations.
• Planning, organizing, coordinating and executing the financial affairs of the College in accordance with the Government Financial Regulations, Treasury Circulars and the Governing Council decisions/directives under sound financial discipline and management.
• Maintaining proper books of accounts and financial records on income and expenditure, as well as assets and liabilities of the College.
• Advising the Provost on all College financial matters.
• Providing regular and special reports to the Governing Council on the College financial matters.
• Coordinating the preparation, submission and defense of the College Personnel, Overhead and Capital Budget estimates.
• Maintaining up-to-date records of the Federal Government Financial Regulations, directives and circulars.

Requirements

• Candidate must possess a good honours degree / National Diploma (HND) or its equivalents in Accountancy or Finance, from a recognized institution of higher learning.
• Candidate must possess a relevant Master's Degree from a recognized institution of higher learning with at least 18 years of cognate experience.
• Possession of a Doctor’s Degree is an added advantage.
• Candidate must be a member of a recognized professional accounting body (ICAN/ANAN).
• Candidate must be on CONTEDISS 15, of Deputy Bursar/Accountant cadre or its equivalent.
• Candidate must possess evidence of continuous mandatory professional development.
• Proficiency in Information Communication Technology (ICT).
• Successful candidate must not be above the age of fifty-nine (59) years at the time of taking up the appointment.

Terms & Condition of Appointment

• The tenure for the appointment is for a single terer of Five (5) years from the day of appointment.
• Candidate will be entitled to the privileges rarits be specified in the terms and Conditions of Service as contained in the current 2015 Revised Conditions of Service Flateral Colleges of Education in Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
12th June, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit fifteen (15) typewritten copies of their applications including credentials and Curriculum Vitae, providing the following information:

• Full Name
• Mobile Phone Number(s)
• Email Address
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• Nationality / State of Origin
• Permanent Postal Address
• Current Postal Address
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• Institutions Attended with Dates
• Qualifications Obtained with Dates
• Academic Honours, Awards and Membership of Professional Bodies
• List of Academic Journals and Publications, where applicable
• Evidence of Posts Held with Durations, Salaries and Dates
• Evidence of Proficiency in ICT (Packages and Capabilities)
• Societal Linkages / Community Service
• Report of Medical Fitness (from a Government Hospital)
• Present Occupation and Status
• Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees (one of whom must be in a position to supply the applicant’s academic and professional reference)
• Signature and Date

Applications should be enclosed in an envelope marked "POST OF COLLEGE BURSAR" at the right-hand corner and addressed to:
The Registrar
Federal College of Education (Technical), Omoku
P.M.B. 11,
Omoku, Rivers State, Nigeria.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates shall be acknowledged and invited for interview.
• Applicants should request their referees to forward confidential reports directly to the same address above.