Bursar at Federal College of Education, Yola

The Federal College of Education, Yola was established in 1974, and occupies a land area of 155 hectares along the Jimeta-Yola Road Adamawa State. The Vision of the College is to be a leading College in Africa in the training of efficient and creative teachers, and the promotion of professionalism, research and community services.

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

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Yola, Adamawa

The Post

• A candidate for the post should be resourceful and conversant with current Federal Government financial rules and regulations as applicable in Nigeria.
• He should be honest, transparent and capable of providing sound leadership in financial Management and Administration.

Duties

• The Bursar is a Principal Officer of the College and is responsible to the Provost for the day-to-day Administration and control of financial affairs of the Institution. Among others, some specific duties of the Bursar include:
• Planning, organizing, coordinating and executing the financial affairs of the College in accordance with the Government financial regulations, treasury circulars and the Governing Council's decisions/ directives under sound financial discipline and management.
• Maintaining proper books of account 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's financial matters.
• Coordinating the preparation, submission and defence of the College annual personnel, overhead and capital budget estimates.
• Maintaining an up to date record of Federal Government Financial Regulations, directives and circulars.
• Maintaining good rapport with the Government Financial regulatory bodies/ agencies to ensure appropriate compliance with Government financial rules and regulations.
• Preparation of the College annual financial statement for statutory audit by External Auditors.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Candidate must possess a good Honours Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalents in Accountancy or Finance, from a recognised Institution of higher learning.
• Candidate must possess a relevant Masters Degree from a recognised Institution of higher learning and with at least 18 years of cognate work experience. 
• Possession of a Doctoral Degree is an added advantage. 
• Candidate must be a member of a recognised Professional body; ANAN/ ICAN.
• Candidate must have been a Deputy Bursar on CONTEDISS 15.
• Evidence of a continuous mandatory professional development.
• Proficiency in Information Communication Technology (ICT).
• Must not be above the age of 59 at the time of taking up the appointment.

Conditions of Service

• The Candidate will be entitled to the privileges and benefits specified in the terms and conditions of service for staff of Federal College of Education, Yola and according to other conditions which may be approved from time to time by the Governing Council of the College in consultation with the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE).

Tenure

• The appointments are for a period of five (5) years.

Application Closing Date
16th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications with twenty (20) copies of their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and credentials which must include the following:

• Full Names
• Date of and Place of Birth, Local Government Area and State of Origin
• Permanent Postal Address
• Current Postal Address
• Marital status
• Number and Ages of Children
• E-mail Address and Phone number (s); whatsApp inclusive)
• Name and address of Next of kin
• Institutions Attended with Dates
• Qualifications Obtained with Dates
• Present Employer, Status and Salary
• Academic Honours and Membership of Professional Bodies
• Evidence of proficiency in ICT (packages and capabilities)
• Societal linkages/community service
• Publications in standard APA format (For Librarian)
• Extra-curricular activities/Hobbies
• Name and Address of three (3) Referees one of which must be the present employer,
• Signature and date.

All applications including the Referees reports should be submitted to:
The Registrar and Secretary to the Governing Council,
Federal College of Education,
P.M,B. 2042, Yola,
Adamwa State.

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 above address to be received on or before the closing date.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, please.