Bursar at The Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi

Preamble

• The Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the post of the Bursar, of Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi.
• 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 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
• Not more than fifty-nine [59] years of age as at the time of application
• 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 of the Polytechnic as approved by the Federal Government.