Bursar at the Federal Polytechnic, Kaltungo

The Federal Polytechnic, Kaltungo is a Nigeria federal government-owned higher institution located in Kaltungo, a local government area in Gombe State, North-Eastern Nigeria and one of the eight newly established Polytechnics in Nigeria.

Applications are invited from suitable candidates to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Kaltungo, Gombe

Description

• The Federal Polytechnic Kaltungo hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the post of the Bursar of the Federal Polytechnic Kaltungo which will become vacant on 14th May, 2024.

Responsibilities

• 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 is the custodian of the Polytechnic finances.

Qualification 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 (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 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 Communication Technology (ICT) skills and accounting packages;Not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at 14th May, 2025;
• 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 government Hospital

Terms of Appointement and of Services

• 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
20th January, 2025.

Method of Application
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 (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 number and email
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and Professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Membership of Professional Bodies/ Association
• Honors 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 (20 copies)
• Other activities outside current employment
• Names and addresses of three (3) Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) who are to forward confidential Reports directly to the Registrar, Federal Polytechnic Kaltungo, Gombe State, such referees 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 Polytechnic Librarian" at the top left-hand corner addressed to:
The Registrar,
Federal Polytechnic Kaltungo,
PMB 009, Kaltungo,
Gombe State.

Note: Applicants will be required to produce originals of their Certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for interview, photocopies will not be accepted.