Bursar at Chrisland University

Chrisland University is a vision-driven private university approved by the Federal Government of Nigeria, with its take-oft campus located in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The University envisions a world of unlimited opportunities and boundless human potential through pragmatic and innovative education that fosters personal development. creativity, skills acquisition, and leadership.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Ogun

The Position

• The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the University and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration, coordination, and control of the financial affairs of the University.
• The ideal candidate must demonstrate impeccable integrity, transparency, accountability, and sound financial leadership.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Bursar shall:

• Oversee all financial management operations of the University.
• Coordinate budgeting, financial planning, accounting, treasury functions, and reporting
• Ensure efficient management of revenue, investments, grants, and expenditure control.
• Maintain accurate records of assets, liabilities, funds, and financial transactions.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, and audit requirements. Provide periodic financial report: and expert financial advice to the Vice-Chancellor and Governing Council.
• Supervise and develop staff in the Bursary Department. Perform any other duties as may be assigned under the University Law.

Qualifications and Experience
Candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications:

• A good first degree in Accounting, Finance, Economies, or a related discipline from a recognized university.
• Full membership of a recognized professional accounting body such as ICAN, ANAN, or an equivalent.
• A minimum of 15 years cognate post-qualification experience, and must not be below the rank of Deputy Bursar, preferably in a university or similar tertiary institution.
• Demonstrable capacity for strategic financial leadership.
• Proven integrity, excellent character, and sound judgment.
• Strong ICT competence and familiarity with model financial management systems.
• Candidate must be in good health and not older than 60 years at the time of assumption of duty.

Tenure:

• The successful candidate shall hold office as Bursar for an initial term of five(5) years with the possibility of an extension for up to five (5) more years, subject to performance evaluation and such other tenns and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment.

Salary and Allowance

• Chrisland University operates a salary structure and conditions of service comparable to what obtains in the Nigerian University System.

Application Closing Date
30th December, 2025.  

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit fifteen (15) hard copies of their application, (including; Cover Letter, Detailed Curriculum Vitae, Photocopies of credentials, other relevant supporting documents).  The Curriculum Vitae should follow the order below:

• Full Name (Surname first in capital letters).
• Post Applied For
• Gender
• Place and Date of Birth
• Nationality / State of Origin / Local Government Area
• Marital Status
• Number, Names and Ages of Children
• Name, Address and Phone Number of Next of Kin
• Current Postal Address
• GSM Phone Number & Email Address
• Permanent Home Address
• Institutions Attended with Dates
• Academic and Professional Qualifications with Dates
• List of Publications (if any)
• Scholarships, Awards and Prizes (if any)
• Work Experience with Dates
• Present Employer: Current Status, Salary Scale / Step
• Membership of Professional Bodies
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Names and Addresses of Three Referees.

Vision Statement:

• The candidate should also state in clear terms, in not more than 1,000 words, his/her vision for the University in the next five (5) years.

Applications should be addressed and submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked at the top left corner; "Application for the post of Bursar" to:
The Registrar,
Chrisland University,
Owode, Abeokuta Campus,
P.M.B. 2131,
Ajebo Road, Abeokuta,
Ogun State, Nigeria.

In addition to the hard copies, candidates must forward an electronic version of the complete application as a single PDF document to: registrar@chrislanduniversity.edu.ng using "Application for the post of Bursar" as the subject of the mail

Note

• Referees should also be encouraged to submit signed electronic copies of their references in PDF format to the same email address.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to appear before the Governing Council Selection Board for interaction.