Bursar at Federal Polytechnic,Ede

Accounting / Finance
Osun
October 3, 2024
Full Time

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Job Description

  • Bursar

 

  • Job Location: Ede, Osun

 

Job Description

 

 

 

  • 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 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 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 [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
  • Be not more than fifty-nine [59] years of age as at the time of assumption of office
  • 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 ofthe Polytechnic as approved by the Federal Government.

Method of Application

  • Interested and qualified candidates should send 20 type-written copies of their 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
  • Number and Ages of Children
  • Current Postal address including telephone phone number(s) and e-mail 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 Employers and Posts 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 Ede, Osun 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 addressed and submitted in a sealed envelope and marked Application for the Position of ”Bursar” at the top left-hand corner and sent to:

The Registrar and Secretary to the Council,

The Federal Polytechnic, Ede,

P. M. B. 231, Ede,

Osun State.

 

Note

 

  • Applicants will be required to produce originals of their Certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for interview, photocopies would not be accepted.
  • Late application will not be entertained and only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.

 

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