Bursar at the Federal University Of Transportation, Daura

The Federal University of Transportation, Daura, is a specialized institution established by the Federal Government of Nigeria and located in Daura, Katsina State, Nigeria. The University is committed to becoming a global center of excellence in transportation education, research, and innovation, driving sustainable development and technological advancement. The Federal University of Transportation, Daura offers fourteen (14) specialized programmes in transportation under its two faculties and nine academic departments.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Daura, Katsina
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 5 Years

Job Description

• The Bursar is a Principal Officer and the Chief Finance Officer of the University. He/she is responsible to the Vice Chancellor for:
  • Day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the University.
  • Advising on financial policies, budgeting, disbursement of funds, purchasing and contracts.
  • Preparation and presentation of annual estimates, planning, control and periodic evaluation of university accounting and treasury service, including investment of funds.
  • Preparation and updating of the Manual of Financial Procedures.
  • Carrying out other duties as may be assigned and providing professional and community service.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting not below second class from a recognised University.
• Be a full member of any recognised Professional Accountancy Body such as ICAN, ANAN, ACCA.
• Possess a NYSC discharge/exemption certificate.
• Have a minimum of fifteen (15) years post qualification cognate experience, three (3) years of which must be in the top Management position, preferably at Deputy Bursar's level in a public tertiary Institution or cognate experience of 18 years with a minimum of 2 years as Deputy Bursar in a public tertiary institution.
• Be able to demonstrate the ability to formulate and implement financial policies and produce manuals of university financial procedures
• Be computer literate with a working knowledge of relevant accounting packages.
• Should not be older than sixty (60) years at the time of assumption of duty; and.
• Should be of good character.
• Possession of any relevant postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.

Tenure and Conditions of Service

• The appointment is for a single term of five (5) years only.

Remuneration

• Salary, allowances and other conditions of service attached to the position are the same as approved for University Bursars of Federal Universities by the Federal Government of Nigeria and as may be modified from time to time by competent authorities.

Application Closing Date
24th June, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit:

• Fifteen (15) copies of their Application with detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with the vision statement for the position, including:
  • Full Name:
  • Place and Date of Birth:
  • Home Address:
  • Sex:
  • Nationality:
  • Marital Status:
  • Permanent Home Address:
  • Email and Phone Numbers:
  • Degrees (including dates/class and institutions) and/or any other qualifications and distinctions (Photocopies of Certificates to be attached):
  • Statement of Experience Including Full Details of Former and Present Posts:
  • List of Publications:
  • Current Research:
  • Other Activities Outside Current Employment:
  • Extra-Curricular Activities:
  • Honours, Distinctions and Membership of Professional Bodies (General and Specific with Dates):
  • Present Employment, Status and Salary:
  • Names and Addresses of Three Referees (two of whom must be professionals or authorities in university administration, and one of whom must be from the applicant's current place of work): 
• The candidate should also state clearly, in not more than 500 words, his/her vision for the University in the next five (5) years with reference to the administration, control and innovations of its Bursary Department.
• In addition to stating the names and addresses of three (3) referees, applicants should request their referees to forward refer report on their behalf under confidential cover to the Office of the Registrar, marked: "Referee's Report for the Post of Bursar" before Application Closing Date.

Applications are to be submitted under confidential cover with an envelope marked "Application for the Post of Bursar" to:

The Registrar,
Federal University of Transportation,
5 Kilometer, Along Daura - Kano Road,
P.M.B 1050,
Daura, Katsina State,
Nigeria.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• The University Governing Council reserves the right to extend the closing date if deemed necessary, and/or re-advertise the position should this process not yield the desired results.
• This advertisement does not impose any legal obligation on the University to invite, accept or deal in whatsoever manner with any applicant.