Bursar at The Federal Polytechnic, Offa

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 custodians 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 holder 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 [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 the date the post will become vacant
• 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 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 Government.