Bursar at Obafemi Awolowo University

The Obafemi Awolowo University is a comprehensive public institution established in 1962 as The University of Ife. The University is situated on a vast expanse of land totaling 11,861 hectares in Ile-Ife, Osun State, southwest of Nigeria.

The Post of the Bursar of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, will be vacant by 10th May, 2018.

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Osun

The Job

• The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the University and is responsible to the Vice- Chancellor for the day-to-day administratIon and control of the financial affairs of the University.
• The Bursar shall hold office for a period of five years from the effective date of his/her appointment and on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment.

The Person

• The person to be appointed must have exhibited in the past, considerable ability, competence, industry and integrity. He or she must be proactive and capable ofefficient and effective management of a coordinated system of deccntralized Bursary.
• He/she must possess good human relations.

Qualification and Experience

• The applicant must possess a good University honours Degree in Accounting or related discipline with at least 10 years relevant experience preferably in University accounting system or that of comparable institution of higher learning, Industry, commerce or any other arms of the Public Service.
• Possession of a relevant higher degree will be an added advantage while adequate knowledge of computer applications and Certificate of the Final Examinations of any of the recognized bodies viz: ICAN, ANAN, ACCA or any other recognized and acceptable accounting professional qualification.
• The applicant must have served for at least five (5) years in Senior Management position not lower than Deputy Bursar or its equivalent.
• The candidate should not be older than 60 years of age by May 10, 2018.

Entitlements and Benefits

• A consolidated salary as for Bursars of Federal Universities with benefits which include a subsidized hard-furnished residential accommodation on the University campus, medical care for the appointee, spouse and up to five (5) children.
• Forty-two (42) working days annual paid leave, official car and driver, Contributory Pension Scheme, gardener, and such other benefits as may be determined from time to time by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the University Governing Council.

Application Closing Date
23rd May, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty-five (25) copies of word-processed applications and up-to-date detailed Curriculum Vitae and names of three (3) referees to the Registrar, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife which should be marked 'Confidential: for the attention of the Registrar' at the left hand top corner of the envelope. Late applications will NOT be entertained and only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged:

• Full Name (Surname first in capital letters).
• Post Applied for.
• Date and place of birth (attach birth certificate/sworn affidavit).
• Nationality.
• State of Origin, Senatorial District and Local Government Area (if a Nigerian).
• Permanent Home Address.
• Current Postal Address/including G.S.M Telephone number.
• Marital Status
• Number of Children and their Ages.
• Institutions Attended with dates.
• Academic/Professional qualifications and distinctions obtained with dates (attach copies of credential)
• Work Experience with dates.
• Present Employment. Status, Salary (if any).
• Service to national and international bodies.
• Extra-curricular Activities.
• Any physical challenge?
• Names and Addresses of three (3) referees who must have been closely associated with candidate's academic/work experience.
• Signature and Date

Each applicant must submit not more than a two-page statement of his/her vision for the University, and particularly the administration, growth and control of its financial affairs.

Each referee must be contacted by the applicant to forward, directly to the Registrar, a confidential report on the candidate's character, academic and managerial competencies in a properly sealed envelope marked 'Post of Bursar. Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click Here to complete an online Application and print out the completed form. The printed (online application form, along with the hard copies of' the application document, is to be submitted under confidential cover, to:
The Vice-Chancellor,
Obafemi Awolowo University,
Ile-Ife,
Osun State.