Bursar at Federal Polytechnic Ile-Oluji

Location: Ile-Oluji, Ondo

Description

• The Position of the Bursar of the Federal Polytechnic, Ile-Oluji will be vacant with effect from 12th March, 2020. Thus, we are seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill this position.

Job Responsibilities

• The Bursar is a Principal Officer and Head of the Bursary Department in the Polytechnic and is responsible to the Rector in the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the Polytechnic
• The Bursar shall advise on all financial policies including budgetary matters, procurement, contracts, pensions and gratuity
• The Bursar also advises on the issuance of loans, insurance, and other financial matters as may be referred to him from time to time by the Rector and the Council
• The Bursar performs other related matters as may be assigned by the Council and Rector from time to time

Qualifications and Experience

• Applicants for the Position of Bursar must possess a good honours Degree or HND (at least a Second Class Lower Division/Lower Credit) in Accountancy with at least eighteen (18) years post qualification cognate experience
• He/She must possess membership of any of the recognized professional bodies such as ICAN, ANAN, ACA, ACCA and CNA.
• A Master's Degree in Accountancy or any related discipline and fellowship of any Professional Accounting Body will be an added advantage
• He/she must have been/be a Deputy Bursar/Chief Accountant/Chief Auditor in a Polytechnic or similar Institution for at least five (5) years and be computer literate
• He/she must not be more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at the time of assumption of duty as Bursar
• Applicants for the position of Bursar must have exhibited in the past, considerable degree of competence in his profession and high integrity
• The applicant must be competent to take quick financial decisions on matters of financial resources management of the Polytechnic.

Qualities Expected From Applicants
Applicants are expected to:

• Demonstrate evidence of strong administrative and visionary leadership;
• Be morally sound and of impeccable character;
• Enjoy sound physical and mental health; and
• Be intellectually sound and demonstrate knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Polytechnic system.

Terms of Appointment/Condition of Service

• The conditions of service are the same as obtained in all Federal Polytechnics in the country
• The appointments are for a single term of five (5) years
• The salary is consolidated and the appointees shall enjoy benefits of office as may be approved from time to time by the Federal Government.