Bursar at Federal College of Education (Technical), Bichi

The Federal College of Education, Technical Bichi was established in 1987 with the mandate of producing quality Teachers in the specialized areas of Technical, Vocational, Science, Business, Primary, Adult and Non-formal/Special Needs Education.

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

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Bichi, Kano

Duties

• The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the College, and is responsible to the Provost for the administration and control of financial affairs of the College.

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

• The Bursar is a Principal Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the College.
• He is responsible to the Provost for the day-to-day financial administration of the Institution.
• The Bursar is responsible for keeping all financial records in the Institution.
• Planning, organizing, coordinating and executing the financial affairs of the College in accordance with the Government financial regulations, treasury circulars and the Governing Council's decisions/directives under sound financial discipline and management.
• Maintaining proper books of account and financial records on income and expenditure, as well as assets and liabilities of the College.
• Coordinating the preparation, submission and defence of the College's annual personnel, overhead and capital budget estimates.
• Maintaining up-to-date records of Federal Government Financial Regulations, directives and circulars.
• Maintaining good rapport with the Government Financial regulatory bodies/agencies to ensure appropriate compliance with Government financial rules and regulations.
• Preparing the College's periodic/annual financial statement for statutory audit by External Auditors.
• Establishing an appropriate internal control system.
• Advising the Provost on financial matters.
• Developing and installing an efficient accounting System for the College.
• Interpreting financial regulations.
• Performing any other related duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements For Qualification and Experience
Candidates for the post of Bursar shall have the following:

• Candidate must possess a good honour Degree, HND, or its equivalent in Accountancy or Finance from a recognized institution of higher learning with at least 21 years cognate experience plus full registration with a recognized Professional Accounting Body.
• Candidate must possess a Master's Degree in a relevant field from a recognized Institution of higher learning with at least 18 years of cognate work experience in addition to item A above. Possession of a Doctoral Degree is an added advantage.
• Candidate must be a member of any of the following recognized professional bodies, ANAN, ICAN
• Evidence of attendance of a continuous Mandatory Professional Development is required.
• Candidate must have been a Deputy Bursar on CONTEDISS 15 for at least five (5) years cognate experience.
• Proficiency in Information Communication Technology (ICT) is required.
• Candidate must not be above the age of fifty-nine (59) years at the time of taking up the appointment.

Vision and Mission Statement:

• Candidate must submit in clear terms, in not more than two pages, their vision and mission statements for the College in the next five (5) years with particular reference to the Bursary Department.

Conditions of Service

• Candidate will be entitled to the privileges and benefits specified in the terms and conditions of service for Bursars of Federal Colleges of Education, and as may be determined by Government policies from time to time.

Tenure:

• The appointment is for a tenure of five (5) years single tenure.

Salary / Remuneration

• The salary/ remunerations are as contained in the Conditions of Service for Bursars of Federal Colleges of Education, and as may be determined by Government policies from time to time.

Application Closing Date
25th December, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) copies with up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and Photocopies of their credentials. The Curriculum Vitae should highlight the following:

• Full Name, Surname underlined.
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• State of Origin
• LGA
• Nationality
• Marital Status, Number of Children, indicating the age of each.
• Mobile Phone Number (WhatsApp number)
• E-mail Address
• Name and address of Next of Kin
• Current Postal Address and Permanent Home Address
• Educational institutions Attended with Dates
• Academic Qualifications obtained with Dates
• Professional Qualifications and Distinctions with Dates
• Membership of Professional Associations/Bodies
• Work Experience and Evidence of Positions held with durations, salaries and dates in chronological sequence
• Evidence of proficiency in ICT (packages and capabilities)
• Societal linkages/community service
• Present occupation, Employer, Status and Salary
• Extra-curricular activities/Hobbies
• Name and Address of three (3) referees, one of whom must be the present employer
• Signature and Date.

Applications for the position of Bursar, including a two (2) paged vision and mission statement for the College in the next five (5) years, should be addressed and forwarded to:
The Registrar / Secretary to the Council,
Federal College of Education (Technical), Bichi.
P.M.B. 3473,
Kano State.

Note

• Applicants for the above post are requested to inform their Referees to send confidential reports on them directly to the Registrar, Federal College of Education (Technical), Bichi, before the closing date.
• All applications should be clearly labelled "Application for the Post of Bursar" at the top-left corner of the sealed envelope. This advertisement is also available on www.fcetbichi.edu.ng.
• Applicants that are above 59 years of age need not to apply, and only shortlisted candidates shall be invited for an interview.