Bursar at Benue State Polytechnic

The Position

• 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
The candidates for the post must possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• A good honours degree (at least 2nd Class Lower) or its equivalent from a recognized Polytechnic/College/ University
• Must have at least ten (10) years post-qualification experience in Polytechnic administration
• Must at the time of being considered for appointment as Bursar, not be below the Rank of Deputy Bursar
• Possession of a recognised professional certificate or qualification in a relevant field shall be an advantage
• 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 this publication.
• 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 Conditions 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 State Government.