University Bursar at Venite University

Venite University is a dynamic, fast-growing private institution licensed by the Federal Government of Nigeria on May 15, 2023. The University is committed to excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and character formation, producing graduates who are self-reliant, creative, and globally competitive.

The Governing Council of Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: University Bursar

Location: Iloro-Ekiti, Ekiti

The Positions

• The University Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the University. He/she will be in charge of the three broad functions of a CFO, namely:
  1) Financial Controls,
  2) Treasury Management, including relationships with financial institutions and
  3) Financial Planning and Budgeting.
• He/she shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the financial affairs of the University.

Eligibility and Qualifications

• Hold a good honours degree in Accounting or a related field and possess a recognized professional qualification. Additional qualifications such as FCA, MBA, or M.Sc. are an advantage.
• Have a minimum of 15 years post-qualification experience in a university or comparable institution.
• Have served for at least three (3) years as Deputy Bursar in a university or as Financial Controller in a reputable organization.
• Be a registered member of a recognized professional accounting body.
• Be highly proficient in ICT and modern financial management systems.
• Be of sound physical and mental health and not more than 65 years old at the time of resumption.
• Demonstrate proven integrity, discipline, accountability, strong leadership and people-management skills, and the ability to provide timely solutions to complex financial matters.

Terms and Tenure

• The appointment is for a single term of five (5) years.
• Remuneration and other conditions of service are comparable to those obtainable in reputable private universities in Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
2nd January, 2026.
 

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit ten (10) copies of their Application Letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), ten (10) copies of a Vision Statement (max. 2,000 words), ten (10) photocopies of credentials and one recent passport photograph, and Three (3) Referees’ reports attesting to the candidate’s competence, character, and leadership.

Hard Copies of this document should be submitted under confidential cover in sealed envelopes and should be clearly marked at the top left-hand corner: “Application for the Position of The University Bursar” and addressed to:
The Registrar and Secretary to Council,
Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti,
Km 2 Ayetoro Road Iloro-Ekiti,
Ekiti State, Nigeria.
And
Send a Soft Copy of their Applications, Curriculum Vitae and Credentials as attachments to: registrar@veniteuniversity.edu.ng using the Job title as the subject of the email.

Note: Candidates are required to request three (3) referees to forward confidential references attesting to the candidate’s character, academic and managerial competence directly to the Registrar, Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, not later than 30th December, 2025.