Bursar at the Delta State Polytechnic

The Delta State Polytechnic, established by the Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashi-Uku Law, 2002, is one of the three polytechnics in Delta State, Nigeria, Located in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, Nigeria. The polytechnic offers National Diplomas and Higher National Diplomas in Art and Design (Fashion Design and Clothing Technology, and General Art), Business (Accountancy, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Office Technology Management and Production Operations Management), Engineering (Agriculture and Bio-environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Foundry Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering and Welding and Fabrication) and Applied Sciences (Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics and Hospitality and Tourism Management).

The Post of Bursar at Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara, Delta State shall be vacant on 10th May, 2024. Consequent to this, applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Otefe-Oghara, Delta

Description

• The Bursar is a Principal Officer / Financial Officer and is responsible to the Rector for the day-to-day financial administration of the Polytechnic.

Academic Qualifications 

• The Candidate must possess a Bachelor of Science Degree or HND in Accountancy or Finance.
• A higher degree will be an added advantage.

Professional Qualification:
The Candidate must be a member of a recognized professional body preferably ICAN or ANAN, In addition, the Candidate must be:

• A person of proven integrity;
• Intellectually and professionally sound in the rules and regulations of the Polytechnic system;
• Must have worked in recognized tertiary institution(s) and attained the rank of at least Chief Accountant
• Vast in public service rules and financial regulations and he/she is expected to give sound professional advice to the Chief Executive (the Rector)
• Able to give professional leadership as well as provide on-the-job proficiency training to the Bursary Staff,
• Show evidence of Community Service.

Required Experience:

• The Candidate must have 18 years of cognate experience, five of which must be in a tertiary institution.

Age Limit:

• The Applicants who are above 60 years at the point of advertisement NEED NOT to APPLY. The successful candidate shortlisted should be 60 years or below at the Time of Assumption of duty.

Computer Literacy:

• The Applicant must show evidence of Computer Literacy and demonstrable ability to use Accounting Software for Accounting best practices and effective service delivery.

Health Condition

• The Applicant must enjoy good health that will be able to cope with the rigours of the office of the Bursar.

Salary

• The salary is consolidated and as approved by the Delta State government

Duration of Appointment:

• The appointment shall be for a single term of 5 years only.

Application Closing Date
29th April, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward 20 copies of their application letters accompanied with 20 copies of their CVs containing the following information:

• Full name with surname last
• Date and place of birth (attached evidence)
• Permanent Home Address
• Local Government Area
• State of Origin
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• Number and ages of Children
• Current Address
• Email address and GSM number(s)
• Educational institutions attended with dates including qualifications obtained.
• Membership / Fellow of recognized professional body(ies)
• Present employer, post and salary
• Other relevant activities outside current employment.
• Major professional achievements/contributions including awards (if any).
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom must be professionally competent to assess the applicant.

Applicants should request their referees to forward their confidential reports directly to the Registrar with the inscription "Post of Bursar" at the left-hand corner of the envelope.
All applications in sealed envelopes with the inscription "Post of Bursar" at the left-hand corner should be addressed to:
The Registrar,
Delta State Polytechnic,
P.M.B 03,
Otefe-Oghara,
Delta State.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates shall be acknowledged and invited for interview.