Bursar​ Job Position at Yaba College of Technology

Yaba College of Technology was established in 1947 as a successor of Yaba Higher College. It attained autonomous status in 1969 by virtue of Decree 23 which granted it the mandate to provide full-time and part-time courses of instruction and training in technology, applied science, commerce and management, agricultural production and distribution; and for research.

Yaba College of Technology has eight schools and thirty-four academic departments with a total of sixty-four accredited programmes, across ND, HND and Post-HND levels. The college also offers certificate courses.

YABATECH offers B.Sc (Ed) courses in Technical and Vocational education and Postgraduate Diplomas in Engineering. The two programmes are run in conjunction with the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and the Federal University of Technology, Akure, respectively. The student population is 15,000, while the staff strength is 1,600.

Yaba College of Technology is the first higher institution in Nigeria to establish a Centre for Entrepreneurship Development, with linkages with the world of commerce and industry. The centre offers compulsory courses which must be taken by all students throughout their stay in the college.

There is a Quality Assurance Unit in the college which monitors the quality of academic service delivery.

The Applied Research and Technology Innovation (ARTI) Unit was established to promote research and linkages with private sector organizations for the exploitation and use of research. ARTI also assists to promote linkages between students of Yabatech and students of other institutions especially in the area of research.

Free medical service is provided at the Medical Centre, which is open 24/7. Sports facilities are provided. The college has won the Nigerian Polytechnic Games five times out of sixteen editions of the competition.

The college has a second campus at Epe. The campus is home to the Department of Agricultural Technology and Michael Otedola Information and Communication Centre.

The name was changed to Federal Polytechnic Yaba in 1979, but changed back to the current one in 1980.

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Bursar in Yaba College of Technology.

Position: Bursar​

DUTIES
The Bursar shall be the Chief Financial Officer of the polytechnic and be responsible to the Rector for the day to day administration and control of the financial affairs ofthe polytechnic.

QUALIFICATION
The prospective applicant must:

• Hold a good honours degree or HND in Accountancy or Finance from recognized institution of higher learning with a professional accountancy qualification.
• Have at least Eighteen (18) years post qualification cognate experience, plus registration with ICAN, ANAN or any other recognized professional accounting body.
• Present evidence of Physical and Medical fitness (from a Government Hospital).
• Be proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) packages and accounting softwares.
• Present evidence of Community Service.
• He/She should possess evidence of sound human relations, professional competence, industry, integrity, efficient management of human, financial and material resources.
• Candidates should not be above 55 years.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT/CONDITION OF SERVICE 

The Bursar:
a. Shall hold office for a period of five years in the first instance and on such terms and conditions as may be specified in his letter of appointment.
b. May be re-appointed for a further period of five years and no more.

Method of Application

Interested candidates are to forward twenty (20) copies of their applications and curriculum vitae in the following format:

i. Full names with surname underlined
ii. Date and place of birth
iii. State of Origin/Local Government
iv. Nationality and how acquired
v. Marital Status
vi. Numbers and Ages of Children
vii. Current Postal Address including Telephone Number and e-mail address
viii. Educational institutions attended with dates
ix. Academics/Professional qualification attended with dates
x. Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations
xi. Previous Employer( s) and Post( s) held with dates
xii. Present Employment, including status and salary
xiii.A statement of strategies for increased revenue generation and cost control in a Higher Educational Institution.
xiv. Names and addresses of three (3) Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) who are to forward confidential reports on them directly to the Registrar and Secretary to Council.

Interested applicants must 'support all their claims of credentials, age, promotions, appointment etc; with documentary evidence. Applications in sealed envelopes marked "Post of Bursar" should be forwarded within six (6) weeks to:

The Registrar,Yaba College of Technology,PMB 2011, Yaba, Lagos.