Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) recruitment, December 2012

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The Federal University of Technology, Owerri was established in 1980 by the Federal Government of Nigeria. The University strives for excellence and is poised to becoming one of the best Universities of Technology in the world.
The University is committed to the production of high level manpower, engaging In cutting edge. research and community service for the achievement of national developmental goals and global relevance.

Applications are Invited from suitable qualified candidates for the below vacant position of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State.

 1.) Auditor II / Auditor I

Job Responsibilities

• The candidate shall demonstrate evidence of possessing effective communication skills, flair for figures and analyses of data and the use of same to arrive at objective conclusion.
• He shall have knowledge of accounting and auditing systems and be ready to deploy the knowledge in making value added recommendations in identified internal control issues.
• He shall be required to further demonstrate competence in the use of IT tools for word processing spread sheet and audit interrogations; and to assist the Chief Audit Executive with unhindered mental independence to advise on risk management, governance and control.

Remuneration
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2.) Senior Auditor

Job Responsibilities

• The candidate is required to perform the above responsibilities at a higher capacity.
• He should show ability to develop internal audit programme for an audit assignment and provide supervisory role when leading an internal audit assignment.

Remuneration
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3.) Director of Audit

Job Responsibilities

• He shall serve as the Chief Audit Executive who shall perform advanced level professional internal auditing work as a key component of the University governance structure.
• The work involves directing a comprehensive audit programme including performance, financial and compliance audit projects, providing consulting services to the University Management and staff,
• Providing direction to development of Annual Audit Plan;and providing on-going training, coaching and supervision to internal audit staff. He shall maintain perversion organizational and professional ethical standards; and works independently with extension latitude for Initiative and Independent judgment.
• The candidate must be a registered/chartered member of recognized Accounting/Auditing body; and In addition have at least fifteen (15) years post qualification experience, substantial part of which must have been in a University or comparable Institution of higher learning.

Remuneration
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Requirements
The candidates must possess good honours degree in Accountancy/Banking and Finance from a recognized University or Institution and must be computer literate.

4) Job Title: University Librarian

• The University Librarian is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day to day administration of the University Library and the co-ordination of the Library services in the University.
• He is also responsible for the short, medium and long term planning, administration and expansion of collections and services of the Library and their maintenance at a level to meet the teaching, research and all programmes of the University.

Qualifications and Experience

• The candidates must possess a good honours degree/masters degree and a Ph.D in Library and Information Science.
• He/she should have at least fifteen (15) years post graduation and professional experience.
• Membership of the Nigerian Library Association is required
• Candidates are expected to be a person(s) with good leadership qualities who can Inspire and motivate staff under them;
• Candidates are expected to be a person(s) of high integrity, who promotes merit
• Candidates are expected to be a person(s) who enjoy excellent physical and mental health;
• Candidates are expected to be a person(s) who are focused and Innovative; and
• Candidates are expected to be Computer literate.

5) Job Title: Bursar

Job Responsibilities
The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the University and responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day to day administration and control of the financial affairs of the University.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates must possess a good first degree in Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics or Financial Management
• Candidates must have had at least fifteen (15) years cognate experience in the University system.
• Possession of a higher degree will bean added advantage.
• Candidates are expected to be a person(s) with good leadership qualities who can Inspire and motivate staff under them;
• Candidates are expected to be a person(s) of high integrity, who promotes merit
• Candidates are expected to be a person(s) who enjoy excellent physical and mental health;
• Candidates are expected to be a person(s) who are focused and Innovative; and
• Candidates are expected to be Computer literate.

Candidates must also belong to one of the following Accounting Bodies:

• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.
• Association of Corporate and Certificate Accountants.
• Institute of Cost and Management Accountants.
• Association of National Accountants of Nigeria.
• Institute of Chartered Accountants of United Kingdom, Scotland or Ireland (UK Bodies.)

Conditions of Service
The appointment is for a period of five (5) years effective from the date of assumption of duty. The salary Is as applicable to similar positions in Federal Universities In Nigeria and as may be determined from time to time by the University Government Council.

How to Apply
Applicants for the two (2) positions are requested to submit thirty (30) copies of detailed Curriculum Vitae highlighting among others:

• Names in full (Surname first, in capital letters)
• Place and Date of Birth
• Home Address
• Present Postal Address
• Permanent Home Address
• Telephone Number
• Secondary and post secondary education (Including dates and institutions)
• Academic and Professional Qualifications (including distinction with dates)
• Present employment, indicating present status and salary
• Statement of experience Including Authorship stating contributions; evidence to support contributions should be produced where possible.
• Nationality/State of Origin
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children (if any)
• Extra Curricular Activities
• Names and addresses of three (3) Referees.

In addition to stating the names and addresses of Referees, applicants should request each of their nominated Referees to send a Confidential Report on them to the Registrar, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 1526, Owerri.

All applications and other correspondences should be forwarded in sealed envelopes directly to the Registrar and the post clearly marked for example "POST OF BURSAR, FUTO".

Only the applications of shortlisted candidates Will be acknowledged.

Application Deadline 13th January, 2012

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