Bursar at the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede

The Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri is one of the foremost Polytechnics in Nigeria, located in the South-East Geopolitical zone, Imo state precisely. It was established by the Imo State Edict No.16 of 1978 as the College of Technology, Owerri; later changed to the Polytechnic Nekede in 1987 and further renamed Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri by the Federal Polytechnic Act(Amendment) of 1993. Her academic programmes which are housed in eight (8) Schools are duly accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).

Its vision Statement is "to be a pacesetter in a demand-driven technology and innovation" and the mission statement is "to nurture and sustain the culture of best practices in teaching/learning methods, research/ demonstration, skill and technological innovations in order to produce job creators for the global economy." So far, the institution has lived up to these values which earned her the award of the "Most sought-after Polytechnic in Nigeria" and a renowned centre of excellence in academics, administration, infrastructural development, and development of state-of-the-art products.

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

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Owerri, Imo

The Bursar

• The Bursar is the Chief Accounting 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 Division and is the custodian of Polytechnic finances.

Qualifications and Experience
The candidate for the post must possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• First Degree with a minimum of 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 (PhD) 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 Chief Auditor or Deputy Director, Audit as the case may be) for a period, NOT less than five (5) years as at the time the advertisement will end.
• Proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills and accounting packages;
• Not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as of 11th January 2025 when the post will become vacant;
• Demonstrate evidence of strong financial and administrative leadership. initiative and creativity in financial policy formulation, good human relations and positive managerial attributes;
• Knowledgeable in the Financial Rules and Regulations of the Polytechnic system;
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies;
• A 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 Governmental 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 January, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit typed written copies of their Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and attach photocopies of all relevant documents to their applications in twenty (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
• Current Postal address including telephone numbers 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)
• Conferences attended 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 (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 addressed and submitted in a sealed envelope and marked "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF BURSAR" at the top left-hand comer to:
The Registrar,
Federal Polytechnic Nekede,
P.M.B 1036,
Owerri, Imo State.

Note

• Candidates should request their three (3) referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) to forward confidential reports directly to "The Registrar, Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, Imo State".
• Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for interview, photocopies will not be accepted.
• Late applications will not be entertained and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.