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              <h2>Overview of the Bursary Department</h2>
              <p>The Bursary is responsible for the management of the Polytechnic’s financial activities. It plays a
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                      <p>Developing and implementing accounting and financial management systems.</p>
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                      <p>Preparing periodic financial statements in compliance with IFRS.</p>
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                      <p>Maintaining records of the Polytechnic's assets.</p>
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                      <p>Executing annual audits and managing budgets.</p>
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                      <p>Monitoring donor funds to ensure proper utilization.</p>
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              <h3>The Bursary is structured into the following units:</h3>
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                    <h4>Final Account and Reports Unit</h4>
                    <p>Responsible for preparing the institution’s financial statements and ensuring regulatory
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                    <h4>Budget and Budgetary Control Unit</h4>
                    <p>Manages budget preparation, implementation, and monitors expenditure against allocations.</p>
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                    <h4>Payroll/Salary Unit</h4>
                    <p>Handles staff salary processing, deductions, remittances, and IPPIS-related documentation.</p>
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                    <h4>Student Accounts Unit</h4>
                    <p>Manages student billing, fee payments, and reconciles students' financial records.</p>
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                    <h4>Procurement Unit</h4>
                    <p>Oversees purchasing activities, vendor management, and procurement compliance.</p>
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                    <h4>Stores Unit</h4>
                    <p>Maintains inventory, tracks stock levels, and ensures safe storage of procured items.</p>
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                    <h4>Treasury/Finance Unit</h4>
                    <p>Handles cash management, bank reconciliations, and institutional financial transactions.</p>
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                <h3 class="mb-3">About the Bursar</h3>
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                  Mrs. Ojiuko Adanne Chinyere
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                  Mrs. Ojiuko Adanne Chinyere is a seasoned Chartered Accountant and financial expert with over 25 years
                  of experience in both public and private finance management. She holds an MBA in Finance and is a
                  Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). Before her appointment as the
                  Bursar of the University of Innovation, Science and Technology, Omuma, she served in various senior finance roles, contributing
                  significantly to institutional financial reforms and strategic fiscal planning.
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                  As the Chief Financial Officer of the Polytechnic, she is responsible for overseeing budgetary
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                <h3>Strategic Focus Areas and Ongoing Achievements</h3>
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                      <p>Initiated a comprehensive audit review to enhance transparency, accountability, and proper
                        documentation in the Polytechnic’s financial operations.</p>
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                      <p>Commenced automation of key financial workflows to improve efficiency, minimize human error,
                        and fast-track processing of transactions and reports.</p>
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                      <p>Strengthened revenue generation by reviewing and optimizing Internally Generated Revenue (IGR)
                        channels and introducing digital payment tracking systems.</p>
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                      <p>Fostered stronger compliance culture by aligning all financial activities with national public
                        financial management standards and frameworks.</p>
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                      <p>Established new internal controls and checks to mitigate financial risks and eliminate revenue
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                      <p>Implemented capacity-building programs and continuous professional development for Bursary
                        staff to enhance performance and service delivery.</p>
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                      <p>Promoted a paperless workflow initiative to reduce waste and promote sustainable financial
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                      <p>Strengthened collaboration with regulatory and supervisory bodies including the Office of the
                        Accountant-General of the Federation, NBTE, and ICPC.</p>
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                      <p>Initiated restructuring of key budget processes to support strategic priorities and optimize
                        resource allocation across academic and administrative units.</p>
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                      <p>Working toward full digitization of payroll management to ensure speed, accuracy, and
                        timeliness of staff payments through IPPIS and e-payment platforms.</p>
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                <p>Gain insights into the Polytechnic’s financial TETFund allocations, budget utilization, and
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