Bursar at the Federal University Lokoja (FUL)

The Federal University Lokoja (FUL) was established in February 2011 and is located in Lokoja, Kogi State, North-Central Nigeria, about 160 Kilometers from Abuja the Nation’s Capital. It is a conventional University that is striving to excel in both Academic and Research activities in order to compete favourably with other Universities worldwide.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Lokoja, Kogi

The Position

• The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the University responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the University
• He / she should provide the University Management with appropriate advice and support for all the institutions financial transactions.

Qualifications and Experience
Candidate for this post shall:

• Possess a good Honours Degree in Accounting from a recognized University possession or a higher degree(s) is an added advantage;
• Must be a qualified member of a professional body such as ICAN, ACCA, ANAN, CIMA, CPA;
• Must have a minimum of fifteen (15) years cognate experience, ten (10) years of which must be unbroken service in the University system;
• Must have attained the rank of a Deputy Bursar, or its equivalent in a University.
• Must not be above 60 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of relevant accounting packages.
• Must possess NYSC Discharge Certificate or Evidence of Exemption.

The Person:

• Applicants for the post of University Bursar must have in the past exhibited a considerable degree of competence, responsiveness, demonstrable Integrity and transparency on matters of financial administration and management.
• In addition, candidates should demonstrate the ability to relate effectively with financial stakeholders.
• The candidate should be able to command the respect and loyalty of staff and students of the University.

Vision Statement

• Candidate must provide a Vision Statement of not more than 500 words relating to the University in his 5-year tenure with particular reference to the administration and control of the financial affairs of the University.

Salary / Condition of Service

• The salary and conditions of service for the Bursar shall be as obtainable in the Federal Universities in Nigeria.

Tenure:

• The successful candidate for the Office of Bursar shall serve a single term of five (5) years from the effective date of appointment.

Application Closing Date
19th May, 2020.