Bursar at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma

Ambrose Alli University aims is to be a centre of excellence in teaching and research and in the total development of the individual person in tune with the socio-cultural environment and technological realities of a dynamic world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Ekpoma, Edo

Position Overview

• The University Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma.
• The Bursar will be responsible for three broad functions: Financial Controls, Treasury Management, including relationships with financial institutions, and Financial Planning and Budgeting.
• The Bursar will report to the Vice-Chancellor and oversee the day-to-day administration of the university's financial affairs.

Eligibility of Candidate

• A Bachelor of Science Degree or its equivalent in Accountancy.
• Relevant professional qualifications such as ICAN, ACCA, ACA, ANAN, or ACMA, plus a minimum of 12 years post-qualification experience in a university or equivalent institution.
• Considerable administrative experience within the university system.
• Candidates with FCA, MBA, or M.Sc. in a relevant discipline will have an advantage.
• Skills in budgeting, cost controls, financial reporting, tax management, treasury management, and business planning and analysis.
• Proficiency in the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
• Excellent physical and mental health.
• High moral standards, impeccable character, and proven integrity.
• Age not above fifty-eight (58) years at the close of this advertisement.

Condition of Service
The Bursar shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years only. Remuneration and other conditions of service are as per the enabling laws and regulations.

Application Closing Date
22nd November, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty-five (25) copies of their Applications, photocopies of their Credentials, and a comprehensive current Curriculum Vitae (CV) duly signed and dated and which must include the Candidate's:

• Name in Full (Surname last)
• Sex
• Nationality
• State and Local Government of Origin
• Date of Birth
• Permanent Home Address
• Current postal address, including e-mail address and telephone number(s)
• Marital Status
• Number and ages of children
• Institutions attended with dates
• Academic qualifications with dates
• Professional qualifications with dates
• Honours, Distinctions, and Membership of Learned Societies and Professional Bodies
• Work experience in the University System with details
• Details of administrative and managerial experience
• Details of specific services to Local, National, and International Communities with dates, Institutions/Establishments, and status
• Names and Addresses of three (3) referees (one of whom should be the head of the institution where the candidate currently works).

Applications are to be sent via Courier under confidential cover in an envelope marked at the top left-hand corner "Post of Bursar, AAUE" addressed to:
The Registrar,
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma,
Edo State, Nigeria.

Important Information

• Candidate must include include in their application a statement of their vision for the Bursary Department in not more than 800 words.
• Candidates are to request their referees to forward references on them (in a sealed envelope marked "Referee's report for Post of Bursar" directly to the Ag. Registrar & Secretary of Council via Courier.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, as the University is not obligated to enter into correspondence with any candidate.
• Application for the above-named position is open for four (4) weeks only from the date of this advertisement.