Bursar at the Federal University Gusau

Federal University Gusau - The position of the Bursar of the Federal University Gusau is vacant. The Governing Council has, therefore decided to commence the process for the appointment of this position to fill the vacancy below:

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Zamfara

The Job

• The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the University responsible to the Vice Chancellor and Council for the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the University.
• In their capacity, the Bursar shall be competent to advise on the financial policies, disbursement of hinds, the preparation and presentation of annual budget.
• Planning. control and periodic evaluation of University accounts and treasury services, including investment of funds, etc.
• The Bursar is also expected to carry out other duties as may he assigned from time to time by regulatory agencies.

Qualifications and Experience
Candidates must:

• Possess a good honors degree in Accounting or related disciplines from a recognized tertiary institution.
• Possess a professionally recognized accounting qualifications(i.e. ACCA, ACMA, ICAN, ANAN).
• Have had at least 15 years post qualification cognate working experience in a university or other tertiary institution.
• Be competent in relevant computer/ICT operating systems.
• Possession of relevant higher degrees or postgraduate professional qualifications in the appropriate fields will he an added advantage.

The Person
The candidate must:

• Have exhibited in the past, considerable ability, competence, industry and moral integrity;
• Be free from financial embarrassment.
• Enjoy good physical and mental health.
• Have met the normal waiting period for the promotion to Deputy Bursar.

Condition of Service
The Bursar shall hold office for a period of five years. The remuneration and conditions of service and salaries are as obtainable in the Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may he determined by the University Governing Council.

Application Closing Date
1st June, 2016

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to forward their typed applications in 30 copies with photocopies of their certificates and detailed Curriculum Vitae, giving the following details among others:

• Name,
• Age,
• Nationality,
• Marital Status,
• Educational Institutions attended with dates.
• Academic, Professional and other qualifications obtained with dates,
• Working experience (i.e posts held, duration and salary earned) and Publications (if any) to:

The Registrar
Federal University Gusau,
PMB 1001,
Gusau,
Zamfara State,
Nigeria.

Note

• Applicants should send the names of the three (3) referees, at least two (2) of them should be competent to attest to the candidates’ professional/academic standing and character. Candidates should request their referees to send their confidential reports direct to the address above.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged