Burser at Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic

Duties of the Bursar

• The Bursar is the Chief iS Financial Officer of the Polytechnic.
• He/She is responsible to the Rector for the day to day Administrative 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.

Academic Qualifications and Qualities

• The Candidate must possess at least a BSc (at least Second Class Lower Division) or HND (at least Lower Credit) in Accountancy or Finance related courses from a recognized institution of Higher Learning.
• He/She should have at least Eighteen (18) years post qualification cognate Experience for first degree and Higher National Diploma (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.) 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 Professional Bodies (ICAN or ANAN).
• Currently on the Rank one level below the Bursar (i.e. Chief Accountant or Deputy or Bursar or Deputy Director, Audit as the as case may be) for a period NOT less than Five (5) years in a Polytechnic or similar VET Institution.
• Proficient in Information Communication Technology (ICT) skills and accounting packages.
• He/She must not be more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at 17th September, 2024.
• 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 recognized by Federal/Katsina State Government.
• Must be a 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 Polytechnic Governing Council.