Bursar at Federal Polytechnic, Ukana

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 custodian of the Polytechnic 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 or 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 [51 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 at the time of application
• 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; and
• Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a govemment hospital].

Terms of Appointment and Condition 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 Govemment.