College Bursar at Federal College of Education (Technical), Potiskum, Yobe State

Location: Potiskum, Yobe

Job Description

• The College Bursar is the Financial Officer of the College and is responsible to the Provost for the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the College.

Duties
The candidates for the position is expected to plan, organize, direct and co-ordinate the operations of the financial system of the College. He/she would however, be responsible to the Provost, Among others, some specific Duties of the Bursar include:

• Coordinating the financial operations of the College
• Establishing appropriate internal control system
• Advising the Provost on financial matters
• Preparing periodic/annual financial reports of the College
• Developing and installing an efficient accounting system
• Interpreting financial regulations
• Performing any other related duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications
Candidate for the post of the Bursar must possess the following requirements:

• A good Honours Degree, HND or its equivalent in Accountancy or Finance from a recognized institution of higher learning with at least 21 years of cognate experience plus full registration with a recognized Professional Accounting Body;
• A relevant Master's Degree from a recognize Institution of higher learning with at least 18 years cognate experience. Possession of doctoral degree is an added advantage
• Evidence of attendance of a continuous mandatory professional development course is required;
• Proficiency in Information Communication Technology(ICT);
• Must have been a Deputy Bursar in any tertiary institution.

Other Requirements:

• Candidate must not be more than 59 years as at the time of assumption of duty.

Tenure

• Appointment of the candidate is for an initial period of five (5) years in the first instance and may be eligible for reappointment for a second term of five (5) years subject to satisfactory performance.

Conditions of Service
Candidate will be entitled to the privileges and benefits specified in the terms and conditions of service for staff of Federal Colleges in Nigeria and according to other conditions which may be approved from time to time by the Governing Council of the College in consultation with the National Commission for Colleges of Education