Bayero University Recruits Bursar

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the vacant post of BURSAR in the Bursary Department of Bayero University, Kano.

Position: Bursar

The Bursar is a Principal Officer and is the Chief Financial Officer of the University responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the University. He/she should provide the University Management with appropriate advice and support for all the Institution’s financial transactions including investments.

Qualifications and Experience Required
Prospective candidate must hold a good Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in Accounting or any other relevant degree from a recognized University. Such candidates must be competent in the relevant accounting software. In addition, he/she must be a member of at least one of the under listed professional bodies:

• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
• Association of National Accounts of Nigeria (ANAN)
• Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Experience
The applicant must currently not be lower than the rank of Deputy Bursar or equivalent and must have a minimum of 15 (Fifteen) years cognate experience at least 5 (five) years of which must have been spent in the University System.

Condition of Service
The successful candidate shall hold office for a non-renewable single-term of five (5) years and such terms and conditions as applicable to Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined by appropriate University Laws and the Council.

Application Closing Date
23rd January 2013

Method of Application
Applicants are required to submit twenty five (25) typewritten copies of their applications and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae with contact telephone numbers and copies of supporting documents. Candidates should also request three (3) referees (one of whom must be a professional or an authority in relevant field) to send confidential report directly to the
Registrar, Bayero University, Kano.

All applications and the supporting documents including referee reports to be clearly marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF BURSAR” should reach
The Registrar,
Bayero University,
P. M. B. 3011,
Kano.