Vacancies: Bursar, Deputy Bursar , Chief Accountant
The Federal Government of Nigeria has upgraded the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, to a degree-awarding institution and the National Universities Commission has, accordingly, recognised the Academy as the 37th Federal University and the 124th University in Nigeria. Academic activities are scheduled to commence in September 2012. The Academy is seeking intelligent and patriotic Nigerians of impeccable character to employ as pioneer staff to translate into reality the Government’s vision of creating a model security training institution, internationally respected for the quality and efficiency of its training and the excellence of its academic standards. Candidates for academic staff positions whose research interests tilt towards police and security studies are especially encouraged to apply.
Applications are therefore hereby invited to fill the under-listed non-academic staff vacancies in the Academy:
Position: Bursar
Qualification
- A person seeking appointment as Bursar must possess a good Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting and be a full member of ICAN or ANAN. Possession of a higher degree and a Fellowship of the relevant professional body will be an advantage.
- In addition, the person must demonstrate versatility in the use of relevant accounting software. In addition to having a minimum of 15 years’ cognate experience, preferably in a tertiary educational institution, the person must also show evidence of a track record of personal and professional integrity and the ability to provide leadership in establishing a transparent and forward-looking accounting system in the Academy. Experience as a Bursar in a Federal University will be a distinct advantage.
Position: Deputy Bursar
Qualification
- A person seeking appointment as Deputy Bursar must possess a good Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting and be a full member of ICAN or A NAN.
- Possession of a higher degree and a Fellowship of the relevant body will be an advantage. In addition the p demonstrate versatility in the use of relevant software.
- In addition to having a minimum of 14 years experience in the accounting profession, preferably in a tertiary educational institution, the person must also show evidence or a track record of personal and professional integrity.
Position: Chief Accountant
Qualification
A person seeking appointment as Chief Accountant must possess a good Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting and be a full member of ICAN or ANAN. In addition, the person must demonstrate versatility in the use of relevant accounting software.
In addition to having a minimum of 12 years’ experience in the accounting profession, preferably in a tertiary educational institution, the person must also show evidence of a track record of personal and professional integrity.
Note: Salaries and Other Conditions of Service are as obtainable in other federal Universities.
Method of Application
Applicants should forward 15 copies of their applications and detailed curriculum vitae and photocopies of relevant credentials to the address to be given below on or before 29th June, 2012. The detailed curriculum vitae should contain the following information:
i. Name in full
ii. GSM No(s)
iii. Email address
iv. Place and date of birth
v. State and Local Government of origin
vi. Permanent Home Address
vii. Present Postal Address
viii. Marital Status
ix. Number and ages of children
x. Post applied for
Xi. Current post and annual salary
xii. Educational institutions attended with dates
xiii. Academic qualifications obtained with dates and grades
xiv. Relevant experience and where obtained with dates
xv. List and details of academic publications where relevant
xvi. Names and addresses of three referees
Candidates should indicate the post applied for on the top left hand corner of the sealed envelope before posting it. Candidates should also request their referees to send their reference letters under confidential cover to the same address given below on or before 29th June, 2012 . Candidates should kindly request their referees to indicate the name of the person on whom they are reporting and the post they have applied for.
All applications and letters of reference should be sent to the following address:
THE COORDINATOR
NIGERIA POLICE ACADEMY, WUDIL
ABUJA LIAISON OFFICE
P.M.B 211GARKI, ABUJA.
