Bursar at Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo

Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo was established in 1976 providing studies, training and other areas of studies in Engineering, Science, Technology, without recourse to nationality, sex, religion and political beliefs.

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

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Ugbokolo, Benue

The Position

• 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
The candidates for the post must possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• A good honours degree (at least 2nd Class Lower) or its equivalent from a recognized Polytechnic/College/ University
• Must have at least ten (10) years post-qualification experience in Polytechnic administration
• Must at the time of being considered for appointment as Bursar, not be below the Rank of Deputy Bursar
• Possession of a recognised professional certificate or qualification in a relevant field shall be an advantage
• 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 this publication.
• 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 Conditions 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 State Government.

Application Closing Date
10th December, 2024.