College Bursar at The Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka

Job Description

• The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the College and is responsible to the Provost for the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the College.

Duties

• The candidate for the position is expected to plan, organize, direct and coordinate the operations of the financial system of the College.

Qualifications and Experience
Candidates for the post of Bursar must possess the following requirements:

• A good honour Degree or HND in Accountancy or Finance from a recognized institution of higher learning; with at least 21 years cognate experience preferably in a College of Education or comparable Institution;
• The applicant who must not be below the rank of Deputy Bursar must possess any of the following professional recognized accountancy qualifications e.g. ICAN, ANAN or ACCA, ICMA, CIPFA, ICPA obtained in USA, Canada and UK
• Evidence of attendance of a continuous Mandatory professional Development Course is required
• Proficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Other Requirements:

• Candidates must not be more than 59 years as at the time of assumption of duty.
• Candidates must have spent at least 5 years as Deputy Bursar.

Vision Statement

• All candidates must submit in clear terms in not more than two pages, their vision and mission statements for the College in the next five (5) years with particular reference to their office of interest.

Condition 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 (Technical), Akoka 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 for Education.

Tenure

• The appointment of the candidate is for an initial period of five (5) years in the first instance and may be eligible for re-appointment for a second term of five (5) years subject to satisfactory performance.