Bursar at Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana
Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:
Job Title: Bursar
Location: Ebonyi State
Job Description
- The Bursar is a Principal Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Polytechnic who is responsible to the Rector for the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the Polytechnic.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the operation of the financial system of the Polytechnic.
- Is the Head of the Bursary Division of the Polytechnic.
- Interprets the financial regulations.
- Undertakes any other assignment as may be given by the Rector or Governing Council.
- Establishes appropriate internal financial system as well as prepare Periodic/Annual Financial Reports of the Polytechnic.
- Advises the Rector on financial matters.
Qualification and Experience
The candidate must possess the following requirements:
- A good Honours Degree in Accountancy or equivalent qualifications from a recognized tertiary institution with at least fifteen (15) years Post-Qualification Cognate Experience in a tertiary institution plus a professional qualification and current membership of CAN or ANAN as a mandatory requirement. Possession of a higher degree will be an advantage.
- Must have attained the position of Chief Accountant) Chief Internal Auditor or Deputy Bursar for at least four (4) years in a tertiary institution.
- Must not be more than fifty-nine (59) years old at the time of making the application for the post.
- Must be physically fit, morally and professionally sound.
- Must be computer literate with a good knowledge of relevant accounting packages.
Terms of Appointment / Conditions of Service
- The appointment is for a single term of five years beginning from the Date Appointment and on such terms and conditions as obtainable in other Federal Polytechnics in Nigeria.
- The salary is consolidated and the appointee shall enjoy other benefits of office as may be approved from time to time for Principal Officers of the Polytechnic.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) copies of typewritten Applications along with their Curriculum Vitae giving details in the following order:
- Full Name (Surname First).
- Date and Place of Birth.
- Nationality.
- State of Origin and Local Government Area.
- Marital Status.
- Number and Ages of Children.
- Current Contact Address including Telephone Number and E-mail Address.
- Educational Institutions Attended with Dates.
- Academic and Professional Qualifications obtained with Dates.
- Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations.
- Work Experience in Chronological Order.
- Present Employment including Status, Salary, Duties and any other relevant experience.
- Statement of Own Vision for the Polytechnic for the next five (5) years.
- Evidence of Community Service.
- Hobbies/Extra-Curricular Activities.
- Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees who are to forward confidential report on the candidate directly to the Registrar/Secretary to Council, Akanu Ibiam Federal, Polytechnic, Unwana.
Applications are to be submitted by hand or post in sealed envelopes and marked “Application for the Post’ of Bursar’ at the top left corner and addressed to:
The Registrar,
Akanu lbiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana
P.M.B. 1007, Afikpo,
Ebonyi State.
Note
- Each referee should forward promptly, a Confidential Report on the candidate in a sealed envelope addressed to the Registrar to reach him before the expiration of the closing date
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to present for sighting, the originals of their certificates and other relevant credentials during oral interview.
- Applicants should attach to the applications, photocopies of their credentials and other relevant documents to support the claims with respect to their qualifications and cognate experience.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview
Application Deadline 10th August, 2021.