Bursar at a Leading Private University

A leading Private University located in South West Nigeria is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Bursar

Location: South West, Nigeria

The Job

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

Qualifications

• Applicants for the post of University Bursar must have in the past exhibited considerable degree of competence responsiveness, demonstrable integrity and transparency on matters of financial administration and management
• In addition candidates should demonstrate the ability to relate effectively with financial stakeholders
• Prospective candidates must hold a minimum of Second-Class Upper Degree in Accounting or allied disciplines from a recognized University.
• Possession of a Masters degree will be an added advantage. In addition, he/she must be a registered member of either of the underlisted professional bodies
• Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN)
• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
• Prospective candidates must show evidence of knowledge of ICT and its application at the highest level of efficiency in financial administration and management.
• He/she must also satisfy the requirements for the appointment of non-academic staff in the University
• The candidates should not be more than 60 years old.
• The applicant must currently not be lower than the rank of a Chief Accountant and must have minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant experience five (5) of which must have been spent in a University

Tenure of office/terms of Appointment

• The University Bursar shall held office for a term four (4) years, and may be eligible for re-appointment. His terms and conditions of service shall be embodied in a contract under the seal of the University.
• The remuneration and other conditions of service shall be as applicable to the post of Vice-Chancellor in Nigerian Universities and as may be determined by the Governing Council of the University from time to time.

Application Closing Date
10th June, 2020.