Bursar at Federal Polytechnic, N’yak-Shendam

Job Summary

• 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 is the custodian of the Polytechnic finances.

Requirements
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 recognised institution of higher learning;
• Have a minimum of Eighteen (18) years post qualification cognate experience for first degree and HND holders or a 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 16th of March, 2026.;
• Demonstrate evidence of strong financial and administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in financial policy formulation, good human relations and positive managerial attributes;
• Knowledgeable in the Financial Rules and Regulations of the Polytechnic system;
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies;
• A person who is not likely to pursue racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interests;
• Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment; and
• Physically and mentally fit [with evidence from a Government hospital.

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 Federal Government.