Bursar at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)

The Federal University of Technology, Owerri was established in 1980 by the Federal Government of Nigeria. The University strives for excellence an is poised to becoming one of the best University of Technology in the world. The University is committed to the production of high level manpower, engaged in cutting edge research and community service for the achievement of national developmental goals and global relevance.

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Owerri, Imo

Job Summary

• The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the University and is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the University.
• Specifically, the Candidate should be proficient in ICT and must not be more than 59 years at the time of application.

Qualifications

• A good honors Degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower in Accountancy, Business Administration. Economics or Financial Management or other related disciplines from a recognized university.
• A professionally recognized Accounting qualification from any of the following Accounting Bodies.
• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) o Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) o Association of Corporate and Certified Accountants o Institute of Chartered Accountants of United Kingdom, Scotland.
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Possession of a Higher degree in any of the relevant disciplines and Fellowship of any of the recognized Accounting bodies would be an advantage.

Experience:

• The Candidate must have at least fifteen (15) years cognate experience in the University System or other similar establishments out of which five (5) must be as a Deputy Bursar.

The Person:

• The person must be of high integrity with good leadership qualities, enjoy robust physical & mental health, proficient in ICT and accounting.

Salary / Condition of Service

• The appointment is for a period of five (5) years effective from the date of assumption of duty.
• The salary is as applicable to similar positions in the Federal Universities of Nigeria and as may be determined from time to time by the Governing Council.

Application Closing Date
14th July, 2025. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit twenty (20) copies of their Applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae highlighting, among others, the following:

• Name in full (surname, in Capital letters)
• Place and Date of Birth
• Permanent Home Address
• Contact Address: Postal Address, GSM Number (s) and E-mail Address
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children (if any)
• Educational Institutions attended (with dates)
• Academic and Professional Qualifications obtained (with dates)
• Working Experience, including full details of former and present post(s)
• Present Employment, indicating present status and salary
• Extra-curricula Activities
• Names and Address of three (3) Referees.
• Statement of experience including authorship stating contributions Evidence to support contributions should be produced where possible.
• Present Employment, indicating present status and salary
• Extra Curricula Activities.
• Names and Address of three (3) Referees.

All applications and other correspondence should be forwarded in sealed envelopes directly to:
The Registrar / Secretary to Council,
Federal University of Technology,
PMB 1526,
Owerri, Imo State.

Note

• In addition to stating the names and addresses of the Referees, applicants should request each of their nominated Referees to send a Confidential Report.
• Only the applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.