Bingham University Recruits Bursar

The Governing Council of Bingham University wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified Internal and External candidates for the vacant positions of the following Principal Officers of the University:

Job Title: Bursar

Duties
The Bursar shall be the Chief Financial Officer ofthe University and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day to day administration and control of the financial affairs of the University.

Qualification
Candidates must:

• Possess a good honours degree in Accounting from a recognized Tertiary Institution.
• Possess a professional recognized accounting qualification Viz: ACA, ACcA, ACMA, or ANAN.
• Have had at least fifteen (15) years post qualification cognate experience in a recognized institution of higher learning, industry, commerce or other public and private sectors.
• Be competent in: Micro softword processing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and PowerPoint
• Be morally and spiritually sound, of impeccable character and high integrity, free from financial embarrassment and enjoy good physical and mental health.

Conditions of Service
The Bursar shall hold office for a period of three (3) years in the first instance with effect from the date he/she assumes duty and on such terms and conditions as may be specified in his/her letter of appointment and may be re-appointed for a further period of three (3) years twice and no more. The remuneration and conditions of service are comparable to post of Bursar in Nigerian Universities, and as may be determined by the Council and Proprietor from time to time.

Principal Officers of the University are expected to be morally and spiritually sound, of impeccable character, high integrity, free from financial embarrassment and enjoy good physical and mental health. Retired Officers are eligible to apply. Please note that, applicants should preferably be Christians and ECWA (Evangelical Church WinningAll) members.

Application Closing Date
All Applications and Referees Report should be submitted on or before Friday, February 29, 2013

Method of Application
Interested candidates for the positions  above are requested to submit fifteen (15) sets of application letter and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (attaching copies of relevant credentials). The format for the Curriculum Vitae is as attached.

Curriculum Vitae
The following information should be given in this format:

1. Full Names with Surname in capital
2. Post desired and Primary Department
3. Date of birth, Town and State of Origin
4. Nationality
5. Religion and Denomination
6. Current Postal Address
7. Permanent Home Address (with telephone Number)
8. Marital Status
9. Name and Ages of Children (if married)
10. Institutions attended with dates
11. Academic Qualifications with dates
12. List of Publications in details (if any)
13. Working Experience
14. Present employment, Salary and Employer
15. Extra Curricular Activities
16. Names and Addresses of three (3) referees (Two of whom must be authorities in candidates area who should forward reports directly to the Registrar).

Applications should be forwarded under confidential cover in a sealed envelope stating at the top left hand corner, POST OF BURSAR as the case may be and addressed to:
The Registrar
Bingham University
Km 26, Abuja-Keffi Expressway
P.M.B. 005, New Karu
Nasarawa State

Referees
Candidates are advised to request three of their referees to forward reports on them under confidential cover, to the Registrar, Bingham University.