Bursar at Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa (SLU)

Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa (SLU) is a state-owned University located in Jigawa State, North-east, Nigeria. The University was established by the Jigawa State Government in May 2013. It is the 39th State-owned University licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and 129th in the Nigerian University System (NUS). Sule Lamido University has no religious affiliation ad admits students irrespective of their cultural and religious backgrounds.

One of our objectives is to make higher education more accessible to the people of Jigawa State in an environment that reflects the religious and socio-cultural values of the society. We are on a Mission to "Produce graduates sound in character and learning, at undergraduate and graduate levels, imbued with the spirit of service and dedicated to innovative applications of knowledge aimed at improving the lives of people within Jigawa State, the nation and humanity in general" and a Vision “To be a top class University that provides a stimulating teaching, learning and research environment in pursuit of solutions to societal problems.

The Governing Council invites applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates for the position below which will be vacant from 5th December, 2023:

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Kafin Hausa, Jigawa
Job Schedule: Full time

Duties

• The Bursar is a Principal Officer and 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidate for the post should be visionary, have the ability to provide good leadership, possess personal integrity and demonstrate transparency in private and public life.
• He/she must command the respect and loyalty of the University staff and capable of increasing the Internally Generated Revenue of the University.

In addition the candidate shall possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• A minimum of Second Class Lower Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. Possession of relevant higher degree(s) is an added advantage;
• Be registered with recognised professional body such as ICAN or ANAN;
• Be ICT compliant with a working knowledge of relevant accounting packages;
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years cognate post-qualification experience, ten (10) of which should be in the University system or that of comparable institution of higher learning;
• Shall not be more than sixty (60) years of age on assumption of duty.

Tenure and Conditions of Service

• The appointment is for a term of five (5) years in the first instance and renewable for another five (5) years only.
• The Salary and other conditions of service shall be as determined by Council.

Application Closing Date
Tuesday; 10th October, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit to the Registrar, twenty-five (25) copies of their Applications and Curriculum Vitae which should include the following information:

• Full Name
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• State of Origin / LGA
• Nationality
• Permanent Home Address
• Current Postal Address
• E-mail Address and Phone Number(s)
• Marital Status
• Number of Children
• Institutions Attended (with dates)
• Academic Qualifications obtained (with dates)
• Professional Qualifications / Membership of Professional Bodies (with dates)
• Working Experience with evidence (general and specific with dates)
• Present Employment Status, Position Salary & Employer
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Any other relevant information
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom shall be from the applicant's current place of work.
• Signature & Date.

All Applications, Curriculum Vitae and Supporting documents, should be forwarded in a sealed envelope clearly marked "Application for the Post of Bursar" to:
The Registrar and Secretary to Council,
Sule Lamido University Kafin Hausa,
PMB 048,
Jahun Road,
Kafin Hausa, Jigawa State

Note

• The application shall be accompanied by a write-up on the candidate's vision for the University, in not more than one thousand (1,000) words.
• Applicants should also request each of the three (3) referees to send a report under confidential cover directly to "The Registrar, Sule Lamido University Kafin Hausa, PMB 048, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa State", marked "Referee's Report for the Post of Bursar".
• Only shortlisted candidates would be invited for interview.