Bursars at the National Open University of Nigeria

The National Open University of Nigeria is Nigeria's leading - and only specialist - provider of open and distance learning at tertiary level. We are also the country's largest tertiary institution in terms of student numbers.

The National Open University of Nigeria operates from its Administrative Headquarters located in Lagos. Nigeria, with study centres throughout the country. Currently the student enrolment stands at over 120,000 and is expected to double by the second quarter of the year.

The post of the Bursar of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) will become vacant on 17th September, 2016. In accordance with the provisions of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Decree No. 11 of 1993 as amended by the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Act, 2003, the Governing Council of the University wishes to commence the process for the appointment of suitable and qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the University and is directly responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the management and control of the finances of the University.
• He/She shall advise the Vice-Chancellor on finance-related matters, coordinate the development and update the University’s financial management plans; coordinate the preparation of periodic income and expenditure statements, balance sheet, cash flow estimates and consolidation, when necessary.
• He/She shall ensure that accurate records are maintained of all assets and liabilities held by the University.
• The duties shall include monitoring monthly income and expenditure and balance sheet variances against the budgets, and ensuring thatthey are reconciled; monitoring treasury activities including cash flow projections and forecasts for prudence and accountability; negotiating with financial and government institutions with regard to financial matters.

Requirements

• The candidate for the post of Bursar must possess a good earned honours Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or any related discipline from a recognized University, with at least fifteen (15) years relevant post-professional qualification experiencein an institution of higher learning.
• Possession of a Master's Degree will be an added advantage.
• The Applicant must possess any of the following professionally recognized accountancy qualifications: ANAN, ACA, CIMA, CPA, ACCA, ICAN.

The candidate is also expected to:

• Not be below the rank of Deputy Bursar;
• Show demonstrable evidence of consummate management and leadership passion and drive in previous positions and in addition, must possess excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills;
• Exhibit the ability to be a team leader, who leads by example and has clear mentorship skills and plans; and should not be older than sixty (60) years upon appointment and should be within the retirement age at the expiration of his/her tenure;
• Exhibit a considerable degree of competence, responsiveness, demonstrable integrity and transparency on matters of financial resource management with an outstanding experience at management level.
• Be a person with good leadership qualities who can inspire and motivate colleagues, a person with clear vision for the development of the University and must be ready to implement the vision of the University.
• Be focused and innovative, computer literate and must have a good working understanding of communication by internet.
• Must be in excellent physical and mental health.

Terms and Conditions of Service Applicable to the Post

• The Bursar shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years only on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment.
• The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of Bursar in all Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined from time to time by the Federal Government/Governing Council of the University.

Application Closing Date
24th June, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidate should submit their Application, including Thirty (30) copies of duly signed Curriculum Vitae. The Curriculum Vitae must contain the following:

• Candidate's Name in full
• Age
• Marital status
• Educational attainments
• Nationality
• Professional and academic achievements.

All applications and referees’ reports should be submitted under confidential cover, and addressed to:
The Registrar,
National Open University of Nigeria University Village,
Plot 91, Cadastral Zone Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway,
Jabi FCT,
Abuja.
Or
Send to: [email protected]

Note

• Each application should include the names and addresses of three referees.
• Each applicant should request each of his/her referees to forward, direct to the Registrar, a confidential report on the candidate’s character, academic and managerial abilities in a properly sealed envelope marked: Post of Bursar: Referee’s Report, with name of candidate at the top left hand corner of the envelope.