Bursar at Federal Polytechnic Ayede

Federal Polytechnic Ayede, Ogo-Oluwa Local Government, Oyo State was established in February, 2021 by President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR), President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces bringing to reality the yearning and struggle for a federal tertiary institution by the Ogbomoso people.

The University is on a Mission to be a world class institution for innovative and technical education reputed for adding value to human developments through enterprising and innovative graduates, with a Vision to be a centre of excellence for the training and production of more intuitive, thoughtful, innovative, pragmatic, objective and transformative leaders.

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

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Ayede - Ogbomoso, Oyo

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 is the custodian of the Polytechnic finances.

Requirements
The candidate for the post must possess the following qualification 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 with not less than six (6) years Master’s degree in relevant discipline with administrative experience or Doctorate degree (Ph.D) in relevant discipline with administrative experience or fifteen (15) years post-qualification cognate experience with not less than 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 (5) 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 as at 16th March 2026;
• 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 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.

Application Closing Date
26th February, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit application letter, curriculum vitae and attached photocopies of all relevant documents. The Curriculum Vitae should in the following order:

• Full Names (Surname first and underlined)
• Date and place of birth
• State of Origin and Local Government Area
• Nationality and how acquired
• Marital Status
• Contact Details: Address including telephone number and email address
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and Professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations
• Honours and Distinctions (if any)
• Academic/Scholarly publications presented with dates
• Conferences attended and papers presented with dates
• Previous Employment(s) and Post(s) held with dates
• Present Employment to include status, duties and any other relevant experience
• Statement of vision for the Polytechnic (20 copies)
• 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, Federal Polytechnic Aiyede, Oyo State. 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.

Application and attachment should be addressed and submitted in a sealed envelope marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF Registrar” at the top left-hand corner to:
The Registrar,
Federal Polytechnic Ayede,
P.M.B. 4001,
Ogbomoso, Oyo State,
Nigeria.

Note: Applicants will be required to produce originals of their certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for interview, photocopies will not be accepted.