Bursar at the Federal Polytechnic, Offa

The Federal Polytechnic, Offa came out of gestation via a presidential announcement made during a courtesy call on His Royal Highness, Olofa of Offa, late Oba Mustapha Olawoore Olanipekun Ariwajoye II, by the then Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, who was on an official visit to Kwara State in 1991.

The Polytechnic operates two Campuses (Main and Mini). The Main Campus is located along Ojoku Road, Offa while the Mini Campus is located along Osogbo Road, Offa, Kwara State. The Polytechnic was established for the training of middle and high-level technical manpower. The Institution caters for a large Students' population enrolled in Full-Time and Part-Time Programmes at the National Diploma and Higher National Diploma Levels. All the Programmes run by the Institution are accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and relevant Professional Regulatory Bodies.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below which will become vacant in March 2025:

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Offa, Kwara

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 custodians 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 holder 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 date the post will become vacant
• 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
2nd December, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) copies of their typed written Application Letterss, Curriculum Vitae and attach photocopies of all relevant documents to their applications, 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
• Current Postal Address including telephone number and email address
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and Professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Membership of Professional Bodies/Association
• Honours and Distinctions (if any)
• Academic/Scholarly publications
• 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 [20copies]
• Other activities outside current employment
• Names and addresses of three [3] Referees [Employer, Educational and Personal] who should be able to attest to the candidate's claim to high academic and managerial capabilities as well as to the candidate's notable uprightness.

Applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF BURSAR" at the top left-hand corner addressed to:
THE REGISTRAR,
THE FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC OFFA,
P.M.B. 420,
OFFA, KWARA STATE

Note

• Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant credential if invited for interview, photocopies will not be accepted.
• Applicants should request their three [3] Referees [Employer, Educational and Personal] to forward confidential Reports directly to the Registrar, Federal Polytechnic Offa
• Late application will not be entertained and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.