Bursar at Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi

The Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi was established in accordance with Decree No. 33 of 1979 based on the Federal Polytechnic Act (Cap 139) as amended by the Federal Polytechnics (Amendment) Decree No. 5 of 1993The Polytechnic located at Kilometer 15 along Dass/Tafawa Balewa Road was established in order to train middle and high level manpower for the Nigerian economy. The Institution runs full-time programmes at both National and Higher National Diploma (ND & HND) levels, which are all accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).

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

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Bauchi

Preamble

• The Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the post of the Bursar, of Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi.
• 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 the 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 [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 the time of application
• Demonstrate evidence of strong financial and administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in financial policy formulation, good human relation 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 Government 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 Government.

Application Closing Date
29th October, 2024.