Bursar at Obafemi Awolowo University

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.