Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun recruits Bursar

The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), Delta State Nigeria was established in March, 2007 under a Federal Government of Nigeria initiative to build a specialized University to produce unique high level manpower and relevant expertise for the Oil and Gas sector in Nigeria and worldwide.

FUPRE is the first of its kind in Africa and it is destined to be one of the best in terms of excellence and relevance.

FUPRE’s vision is to be the premier international Institution—of-choice with state-of- the facilities to provide the petroleum and allied sectors, world-class education, training research, consultancy and extension services.

FUPRE offers a remuneration package which is in consonance with what obtains in Federal Government of Nigeria owned Universities and additional incentive packages approved by Council to attract and retain the interest and commitment of staff.
Successful applicants are expected to reside in the immediate environment of the University.

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Delta

Responsibilities

• The Bursar is a Principal Officer and as the Chief Financial Officer of the University is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the University

The Person: Applicant for the post of Bursar must have exhibit considerable degree of competence, responsiveness, demonstrable integrity and transparency on matters of financial and human resource management. Applicant must be in good health and able to endure the rigours of the duties of the Bursar.

Requirements

• Candidates must possess a good honours degree in Accounting as well as professionally recognized Accountancy qualifications, e.g. ICAN, ACMA, ACA, CPA, ACCA, CNA.
• Possession of a higher degree will be an added advantage.
• Fifteen (15) years post-qualification cognate experience, at least 5 of which must have been as a Deputy Bursar or Director of Finance in a similar institution.
• Candidates are required to write in not more than five hundred (500) words, their vision for the University in funds generation and management for the next five years.
• Prospective candidates must show innovative approaches to the running of an ICT-driven Bursary working at the highest level of efficiency to eliminate time wasting, bureaucracy, bottlenecks and fraud.

Conditions Of Service
The successful candidate shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years in line with Universities Miscellaneous Act 2012 and on such terms and conditions applicable to Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined by appropriate University Laws and the Governing Council.

Remuneration
Salary for the post: CONTISS 15

Application Closing Date
2nd July, 2013

Method Of Application
Applicants are required to submit twenty (20) copies of their applications, credentials, vision statements and detailed Curriculum Vitae highlighting, among others, the following:
(a) Full Names
(b) Place and Date of Birth
(c) Home Address
(d) Contact Address
(e) Nationality
(f) Marital Status
(g) Number and Ages of Children (if any)
(h) Institutions attended with Dates
(I) Academic Qualifications obtained with Dates
(j) Working Experience
(k) Present Employment, indicating present status and salary
(I) Extra Curricular Activities
(L) Statement of Experience
(m) Referees (3)
Each applicant must have three (3) referees who should be requested by the applicant to forward their referees report under confidential cover by Courier Service directly to the Registrar.
All applications should be submitted by Courier Service under confidential cover in sealed envelopes marked “Post of Bursar, FUPRE “to reach:
The Office of the Registrar,
Federal University of Petroleum Resources,
Effurun, Delta State,
Nigeria