Bursar at Federal Polytechnic, Ile-Oluji

The Federal Polytechnic Ile-Oluji, Ondo State, Nigeria, is one of the Four Polytechnics established by the Federal Government in 2014 and commenced physical operation on 1st April, 2015. As a fast growing Institution, the Polytechnic runs Twelve (12) National Diploma (ND) programmes and intends to commence Five (5) Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes in the early part of year 2020.

The Federal Polytechnic, Ile-Oluji is governed in accordance with the Federal Polytechnics Act (Cap F17) Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 as amended in the Federal Polytechnics Act (Amendment) 2019.

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Ile-Oluji, Ondo

Description

The Position of the Bursar of the Federal Polytechnic, Ile-Oluji will be vacant with effect from 12th March, 2020. Thus, we are seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill this position.

Job Responsibilities

The Bursar is a Principal Officer and Head of the Bursary Department in the Polytechnic and is responsible to the Rector in the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the Polytechnic
The Bursar shall advise on all financial policies including budgetary matters, procurement, contracts, pensions and gratuity
The Bursar also advises on the issuance of loans, insurance, and other financial matters as may be referred to him from time to time by the Rector and the Council
The Bursar performs other related matters as may be assigned by the Council and Rector from time to time

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants for the Position of Bursar must possess a good honours Degree or HND (at least a Second Class Lower Division/Lower Credit) in Accountancy with at least eighteen (18) years post qualification cognate experience
He/She must possess membership of any of the recognized professional bodies such as ICAN, ANAN, ACA, ACCA and CNA.
A Master’s Degree in Accountancy or any related discipline and fellowship of any Professional Accounting Body will be an added advantage
He/she must have been/be a Deputy Bursar/Chief Accountant/Chief Auditor in a Polytechnic or similar Institution for at least five (5) years and be computer literate
He/she must not be more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at the time of assumption of duty as Bursar
Applicants for the position of Bursar must have exhibited in the past, considerable degree of competence in his profession and high integrity
The applicant must be competent to take quick financial decisions on matters of financial resources management of the Polytechnic.

Qualities Expected From Applicants
Applicants are expected to:

Demonstrate evidence of strong administrative and visionary leadership;
Be morally sound and of impeccable character;
Enjoy sound physical and mental health; and
Be intellectually sound and demonstrate knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Polytechnic system.

Terms of Appointment/Condition of Service

The conditions of service are the same as obtained in all Federal Polytechnics in the country
The appointments are for a single term of five (5) years
The salary is consolidated and the appointees shall enjoy benefits of office as may be approved from time to time by the Federal Government.

Application Closing Date
15th January, 2020.

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