College Bursar at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka

Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka, Yaba - Lagos invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: College Bursar

Location: Akoka, Yaba - Lagos

Job Description

• The Bursar is a Principal Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the College.
• He/She is responsible to the Provost for the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the Institution.

Specific Duties
Among others, some specific duties of the Bursar include:

• Being resourceful and conversant with current Federal Government Financial rules and regulations.
• Planning, organizing, coordinating and executing the financial affairs of the College in accordance with the Government Financial Regulations, Treasury Circulars and the Governing Council decisions/directives under sound financial discipline and management.
• Maintaining proper books of accounts and financial records on income and expenditure, as well as assets and liabilities of the College.
• Advising the Provost on all College financial matters.
• Providing regular and special reports to the Governing Council on the College Financial matters.
• Coordinating the preparation, submission and defense of the College Personnel, Overhead and Capital Budget estimates.
• Maintaining an up to date record of the Federal Government Financial Regulations, directives and circulars.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a good honours Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalents in Accountancy or Finance, from a recognized Institution of Higher Learning.
• Candidate must possess a relevant Master's Degree from a recognized Institution of higher learning with at least 18 years of cognate experience.
• Possession of Doctoral Degree is an added advantage. Candidate must be a member of recognized Professional Body in relevant field.
• Must have been a Deputy Bursar on CONTEDISS 15.
• Evidence of a continuous Mandatory Professional Development.
• Proficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
• Candidate must not be above the age of Fifty-Nine (59) years at the time of taking up the appointment.

Salary

• Consolidated Salary for Federal Colleges of Education will apply.

Condition of Services

• Candidate will be entitled to the privileges and benefits specified in the terms and Conditions of Service as contained in the current 2015 Revised Schemes and Conditions of Service for Federal Colleges of Education in Nigeria.

Duration of Tenure:

• The tenure for the appointment is for a single tenure of Five (5) years from the day of appointment.

Application Closing Date
5th November, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) copies of their Applications (including Curriculum Vitae and Credential) giving the following information as listed below:

• Full Name
• Mobile Phone Number(s) (Whatsapp inclusive)
• Email Address
• Date and Place of Birth
• Nationality and State of Origin
• Permanent Postal Address
• Current Postal Address
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• Institutions attended with dates
• Qualifications obtained with dates
• Academic Honours and Membership of Professional Bodies
• List of Academic Journals and Publications, where applicable
• Evidence of Posts held with Durations, Salaries and Dates
• Evidence of Proficiency in ICT (Packages and Capabilities)
• Societal linkages/Community Service
• Report of Medical Fitness (from a Government Hospital)
• Present occupation and Status
• Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees, one of which must be in a position to supply applicants Academic and Professional References
• Signature and Date.
• Vision and Mission Statement: Candidates must submit in clear terms, in not more than Two (2) pages their vision and mission statement for the College in the next Five (5) years with particular reference to their departments.

All Applications should be enclosed in an envelope marked "College Bursar" at the right hand corner and addressed to:
The Registrar,
Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka,
P. O. Box 269,
Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria.

Note

• In addition to stating the names and addresses of Three (3) Referees on the Curriculum Vitae, applicants should request their referees to forward references on their behalf directly to the address above
• Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged and invited for interview.