Bursar at the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE)

The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE) was established in March 2007 by the Federal Government of Nigeria with the mandate to train and build specialized capacity and relevant expertise for The Oil and Gas sector of the national and global economy.

FUPRE is the first of its kind on the African continent and it is an institution of first choice destination with state-of-the-art facilities to provide world-class education through teaching, research, consultancy and extension services.

The Governing Council of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State hereby announces that the position below at the University is vacant. Pursuant to the provisions of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Act 2012 and the FUPRE (Establishment) Act 2017, the Council invites applications from suitably qualified candidates, with cognate experience in University administration, for the position below:

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Delta

The Position

• Candidate for the post must have the ability to provide good leadership that can inspire and motivate colleagues with clear vision for the development of the University.
• He must have communication and interpersonal skills, and able to command the respect and loyalty of staff of the University.

Qualification & Experience

• Possess an honours degree or HND in Accounting, from a recognized institution and possession of additional advanced degree in accounting will be an added advantage.
• Must have a minimum of fifteen (15) years of cognate experience in Bursary.
• Must have evidence of consummate management and leadership passion.
• iv. Must have attained the rank of a Deputy Bursar or Bursar either in a tertiary institution or University.
• Must not be above 60 years of age by November, 2020.
• Must be at least a qualified member of a professional body such as ICAN, ACCA, ANAN, CIMA, CPA.
• Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of relevant accounting packages.
• Must possess NYSC Discharge Certificate or evidence of exemption.

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.

Tenure
The successful candidates for the office of the Bursar shall have a single term of five (5) years from the effective date of appointment.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• The remuneration and other conditions of service is as applicable to the post of a Bursar of Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined from time to time by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the University’s Governing Council as appropriate.

Application Closing Date
29th December, 2020.