Bursar at the Federal Polytechnic, Ukana

The Federal Polytechnic, Ukana is one of the Institutions established by the Federal Govemment of Nigeria in 2014. It is located in Ukana, Km 5, Ikot Ekpene-Abak Road in Ess Essien Udim Local Govemment Area, Akwa Ibom State. The Federal Polytechnics (Amendment) Act 2019 gives legal backing to the establishment of the Institution. It operates on two Campuses, Main and the Annex with five (5) Schools. All the Academic Programmes of the Polytechnic have been accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). The Institution pride itself on modern infrastructural facilities and state-of-the-art equipment.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom

Job Summary

• 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 custodian of the Polytechnic finances.

Qualifications and Experience
The candidate for the post must possess the following qualifications 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 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 [51 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 at the time of application
• 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
• 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 govemment 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 Govemment.

Application Closing Date
28th June, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit (twenty [20] copies) each 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 (Sumame 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 addressvii Educational Institutions attended with date
• 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) copies
• 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 claim to high academic and managerial capabilities as well as to the candidate's notable uprightness.

Applications are to be addressed and submitted in sealed envelopes marked "Application for the Post of Bursar" at the top left-hand corner to:
The Registrar,
The Federal Polytechnic, Ukana
P.M.B 2014,
Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State.
Nigeria.

Note

• Candidates should request their three (3) Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) to forward confidential Reports directly to "The Registrar, Federal Polytechnic, Ukana".
• Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for interview. Photocopies will not be accepted.