Bursar at Plateau State University

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of the Bursar of the Plateau State University, Bokkos. The Governing Council of the University has therefore in accordance with the Law Establishing the Plateau State University commenced the processes for the appointment of qualified candidates to fill up the vacancy.

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Plateau State

Qualifications and Experience:
Applicants MUST possess the following:
1) A good degree in Accounting Economics or Business Administration.
ii) Membership of any of the following Accountancy bodies:

• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.
• Association of National Accountants of Nigeria.
• Institute of Cost and Management Accountants.

iii) Candidates should have at least fifteen (15) years cognate post- qualification working experience in a University or similar institution.
iv) Candidates should not be more than sIxty (60) years.

Duties:
The Bursar is the head of the Bursary and Chief Financial Adviser of the University and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day- to-day financial administration of the University. The Bursar plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the financial system of the University.

Computer Literacy:
Candidates MUST possess evidence of computer literacy and a demonstrable ability in the use of computer and access to the Internet.

Conditions of Service:
The post is for a five-year term on consolidated salary, while other conditions and benefits are as obtained in the University Scheme of Service as applicable in similar Institutions.

Application Closing Date
11th September, 2014

Method of Application
Applicants interested in this position should forward their applications along with twenty-five (25) photocopies of their relevant credentials and detailed Curriculum Vitae in the following format:

1. Full name with surname first in BLOCK letters
2. Date and Place of Birth
3. State of Origin and LGA
4. Nationality
5. Marital Status
6. Number and Ages of Children
7. Current postal address, phonenumber and e-mail
8. Educational Institutions attended and Qualifications obtained with dates
9. Membership of Professional Bodies and Associations
10. Previous Employment(s) and Post(s) Held with Date(s)
11. Present Employment including Status and Salary
12. Statement of his/her own Vision of the University Bursary in the 21st Century
13. Names/Addresses of three (3) Referees (Employer, Academic and Personal) who are to forward confidential reports on the candidate directly to the office of the Registrar/Secretary to Council, Plateau State University, Bokkos.

All applications should be addressed to:

The Registrar/Secretary to Council
Plateau State University, Bokkos
P.M.B 2012 Bokkos,
Plateau State, Nigeria.
[email protected]

Note: Only qualified Candidates would be shortlisted.