Bursar at the Federal University, Wukari

The Federal University Wukari is of the new Universities established by the Federal Government of Nigeria as part of its commitment to expanding access to quality higher education, skills development and generation of new knowledge. The University is currently noted for its commitment to transforming into a world-class institution through the development of first rate infrastructure, human resources, quality teaching, learning, research and community service. Technology is at the centre of its plans.

The Governing Council of the University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Taraba

Job Description

• The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the University that is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day financial administration and control of financial affairs of the University.
• The Bursar shall advise the Vice-Chancellor on finance-related matters, co-ordinate the activities of the Bursary Department in line with the Financial Regulations and global best practices;
• The duties shall include monitoring monthly income and expenditure and balance sheet variances against the budgets and ensuring that they are reconciled. monitoring treasury activities including cash flow projections and forecasts for prudence and accountability; negotiating with financial and government institutions with regard to financial matters.
• The candidate must fully understand the complexity of a University system.
• The candidate should demonstrate sufficient knowledge of responsibilities of the Bursar which includes among other things:
  • Control and management of funds, investment and loans
  • Formulation and implementation of financial policies
  • Production of accounting manuals and financial procedures
  • Interpretation and application of accounting regulations
  • Preparation of annual estimates
  • Identifying training needs for manpower development

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates must possess a good degree with minimum of 2" Class Lower Division in Accounting from a recognised University.
• Possession of Higher Degrees will be an added advantage;
• Post-qualification cognate administrative and professional experience as Deputy Bursar with vast experience in Bursary activities in a university;
• The candidate should demonstrate capacity for management and leadership of teams as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should possess NYSC Discharge Certificate or evidence of Exemption;
• Candidate must possess Full Membership of any of the following recognized professional bodies: ICAN, ANAN, CA, СРА, АССА;
• Exhibit the ability of a team leader, who leads by example and has clear mentorship skills and plans and must not be more than sixty years of age on assumption of duty.
• The successful candidate should also be able to sustain and improve on the functions of the University Bursary;
• Be focused, innovative, commendable in both character and quality of service.
• Exhibit a considerable degree of competence, responsiveness, demonstrable integrity and transparency on matters of financial resource management.
• Sound background in the application of ICT in financial and administrative management.

Vision Statement:

• Candidates should provide a succinct vision statement of not more than 500 words relating to the University in his/her 5-yeartenure.

Tenure:

• Five (5) years.

Salary and Conditions of Service

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

Application Closing Date
15th December. 2024.