The Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife, is a first generation comprehensive public institution established in 1961 as The University of life, by the then Western Region of Nigeria. In August 1975, the Federal Government of Nigeria took over the University and in 1987 renamed after Chief Obafemi Awolowo, a frontline Nigerian Statesman and one of the University's founding fathers. The University is situated on a vast expanse of land of 11,861 hectares in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Southwest of Nigeria. The Vision of the founders of the University was to establish an institution dedicated to the promotion of learning and culture.
The Post of the Bursar of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, will be vacant by 12July, 2023. In accordance with the provisions of the Obafemi Awolowo University Law, as amended, the Council of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife wishes to invite suitably qualified candidates for the position below:
Job Title: Bursar
Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
The Job
The Bursar is a Principal Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of the University, who 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.
Qualifications and Experience
The applicant must possess a university honours Degree in Accountancy or related discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of Second-Class (Lower Division) and at least twenty (20) years relevant experience preferably in a university accounting system or that of comparable institutions.
The candidate must have spent at least eight (8) years at senior management level and not lower than that of a Deputy Bursar in a Federal University.
Possession of a postgraduate diploma/degree in a relevant field is required. Adequate knowledge of computer applications and membership of a recognised professional accounting body such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, ACMA, ANAN etc are compulsory.
In addition, he/she shall:
Must not be older than 60 years of age by 12th July, 2023;
Must be a person of impeccable integrity and strong moral character with ability to relate excellently with staff, students and the general public;
Must be a person with an articulate vision for the development of the University Bursaryin particular, combined with a strong passion to implement the vision;
Must be highly conversant with the financial intricacies and peculiarities of a Federal University system;
Must be of good physical and mental health, with pleasant disposition
Must be up-to-date in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills
Must be a person of strong character, sound leadership skills with ability to instil confidence and engender trust in his/her members of staff.
Must be devoid of any criminal record; and
Must be totally free from financial embarrassment.
The Candidate:
The person must have exhibited in the past, considerable ability, competence, industry and integrity.
He or she must be proactive, visionary and capable of efficient and effective management of a coordinated system of a decentralized Bursary.
He/she must fully understand the complexity of the university system and must possess good human relations.
Conditions of Service
The appointment is for a single tenure of five (5) years, while salary and other conditions of service shall be as approved for Bursars of Federal Universities by the Federal Goverment of Nigeria and the Council of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
Application Closing Date
6th March, 2023.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit fifteen (15) copies and one soft copy on a CD of a word-processed Application, an up to date detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with names of three (3) referees to the Registrar.
The CV of applicants must contain the following
Full Name (Sumane first in capital letters).
Post Applied for
Date and place of birth (attach birth certificate/sworn affidavit of age).
Nationality
State of Origin, Senatorial District and Local Government Area (ifa Nigerian).
Permanent Home Address
Current Postal address, including G.S.M Telephone number.
Marital Status
Number of children and their ages.
Institutions amended with dates
Academic/Professional qualifications and distinctions obtained with dates (attach copies of credentials)
Work Experience with dates.
Present Employment, Status, Salary (if any).
Service to national and international bodies.
Extra-Curricular Activities.
Any physical challenge and nature
Names and Addresses of three (3) referees who must have been closely associated with candidate's administrative/work experience.
Signature and Date
All Applications should be under confidential cover in a sealed envelope and marked "Confidential: for the attention of the Registrar" at the left-hand top corner of the envelope submitted and addressed to: The Registrar,
Obafemi Awolowo University,
Ile-Ife, Osun State.
Referees Report
Each referee must be contacted by the applicant to forward, directly to the Registrar, a confidential report on the candidate's character, administrative and managerial competencies in a properly sealed envelope marked "CONFIDENTIAL - Application for the Post of Bursar: Referee's report" at the top left corner of the envelope within the period allowed for the submission of the application
Note
Each applicant must submit fifteen copies (15) and a soft copy of not more than a two (2) page statement of his/her vision for the University, and particularly the administration, growth and control of its financial affairs.
Late applications will NOT be entertained and only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.