Bursar at the Federal Polytechnic, Idah

The Federal Polytechnic, Idah, formerly Idah College of Technology, is a federal government-owned tertiary education institution that was established in 1977 in Idah, Kogi State. It is approved by the National Board for Technical Education and it also offers National Diploma and Higher National Diploma courses at undergraduate levels with the aim of training competitive manpower for development.

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

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Idah, Kogi

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 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 disciplines 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 assumption of duty
• 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

• The appointment is for a single tenure of five (5) years in line with extant provisions.

Conditions Of Service
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
10th February, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) copies of their type-written Application letter, 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(s) and email address
• Educational institutions attended with dates
• Academic and professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Evidence of membership of professional bodies / associations
• Honours and distinctions [if any]
• Academic / Scholarly publications
• Conferences attended and papers 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, 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 and addressed to:
The Registrar,
The Federal Polytechnic, Idah,
P.M.B. 1037, Idah,
Kogi State.

Note

• Candidates should request their Referees to forward confidential reports on them directly to the Registrar, The Federal Polytechnic, Idah.
• Applicants will be required to produce originals of their 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.