Bursar at Federal Polytechnic, Ugep

Description

• 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's 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 in Accounting or similar discipline in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution.
• Registration with ICAN or ANAN' or ACCA or CIPF or ICMA or ICPA or any other recognized professional accounting body/bodies by Federal Government.
• 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 four (4) 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 16 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.
• 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.
• Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital).

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

• The appointment for all Principal Officers is for single tenure of five (5) years in line with extant provisions
• The salary is consolidated and the appointees shall enjoy any other benefits attached their positions as Principal Officers Government.