Yaba College of Technology was established in 1947 as a successor of Yaba Higher College. It attained autonomous status in 1969 by virtue of Decree 23 which granted it the mandate to provide full-time and part-time courses of instruction and training in technology, applied science, commerce and management, agricultural production and distribution; and for research.
Yaba College of Technology has eight schools and thirty-four academic departments with a total of sixty-four accredited programmes, across ND, HND and Post-HND levels.
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Bursar
Location: Lagos
Duties
- The Bursar shall be the Chief Financial Officer of the Polytechnic and be responsible to the Rector for the day to day administration and control of the financial affairs of the polytechnic.
Qualification
The prospective applicant must:
- Hold a good honours Degree or HND in Accountancy or Finance from recognized institution of higher learning with a professional accountancy qualification.
- Have at least Eighteen (18) years post qualification cognate experience, plus registration with ICAN, ANAN or any other recognized professional accounting body.
- Present evidence of Physical and Medical fitness (from a Government Hospital).
- Be proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) packages and accounting softwares.
- Present evidence of Community Service.
- He/She should possess evidence of sound human relations, professional competence, industry, integrity, efficient management of human, financial and material resources.
- Candidates should not be above 55 years.
Terms of Appointment/Condition of Service
The Bursar:
- Shall hold office for a period of five (5) years in the first instance and on such terms and conditions as may be specified in his letter of appointment.
- May be re-appointed for a further period of five (5) years and no more.
Application Closing Date
13th August, 2015.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are to forward Twenty (20) copies of their applications and Curriculum Vitae in the following format:
- Full names with surname underlined
- Date and place of birth
- State of Origin/Local Government
- Nationality and how acquired
- Marital Status
- Numbers and ages of Children
- Current Postal Address including Telephone Number and e-mail address
- Educational institutions attended with dates
- Academics/Professional qualification attended with dates
- Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations
- Previous Employer(s) and Post(s) held with dates
- Present Employment, including status and salary
- A statement of strategies for increased revenue generation and cost control in a Higher Educational Institution.
- Names and addresses of Three (3) Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) who are to forward confidential reports on them directly to the Registrar and Secretary to Council.
Interested applicants must support all their claims of credentials, age, promotions, appointment etc; with documentary evidence.
Applications in sealed envelopes marked "Post of Bursar" should be forwarded to:
The Registrar,
Yaba College of Technology,
P.M.B 2011,
Yaba,
Lagos State.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further information.