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.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their typed written copies of their application letter, curriculum vitae and attached photocopies of all relevant documents to their applications (20) copies giving the details 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
• Number and ages of children
• Current postal address including phone number(s) and e-mail address
• Educational institutions attended with dates
• Academic and professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Academic/Scholarly Publications
• Membership of professional bodies/associations
• Honours and distinction (if any)
• Conferences attended and papers presented with dates
• Previous employer[s] and Post(s) held with dates
• Present employment to include status, duties and any other relevant experience
• Statement of own vision for the Polytechnic (20) copies
• Other activities outside current employment
• Names and addresses of three referees (employer, educational and personal) who are to forward confidential reports directly to the Registrar, Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi such referees should be able to attest to the candidate claim to high academic managerial capabilities as well as the candidate's notable uprightness.

Additional Information:

• Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for Interview, photocopies will not be accepted.
• Applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked 'Application for the post of Bursar' at the top left hand corner and addressed to:

The Ag. Registrar,
Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi
P.M.B 0231, Bauchi,
Bauchi.

Note: Late application will not be entertained and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.