The Federal University of Technology, Minna is a Federal Government owned University in Nigeria. It was established on 1st February, 1983. The objective for its establishment is to give effect to the Nation’s drive for the much-needed self-reliance in Science, Engineering and especially Technology. It is a specialized University of Technology.
The Federal University of Technology Minna is recruiting for suitable and qualified candidates for the vacant position of:
Job Title: Burser
Location: Minna
The Position
The Bursar is a Principal Officer and.is the Chief Financial Officer of the University responsible to the Vice-Chancel br 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 of the institutions financial transactions including investments.
The person
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 have the ability to attract funds to the University.
Qualification Required
- Prospective candidates must hold a minimum of Second Class Lower Degree in Accounting or allied disciplines from a recognized university.
- Possession of a Masters degree will bean added advantage.
- In addition, he/she must be a 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 candidate should not be more than 55 years of age by July 5th, 2014
Experience
The applicant must currently not be lower than the rank of a Deputy Bursar and must have a minimum of fifteen (15) years cognate experience, five(5) of which must have been spent in a University
Condition of service
The successful candidate shall hold office for a non-renewable single temi of five years. Salaries and other conditions of service shall be as provided for Bursar of Federal Universities by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Governing Council of the Federal University of Technology, Minna.
Application Closing Date
3rd June, 2014
Method of Application
Interested applicants are requested to forward to the Registrar thirty-five (35) copies of their application and CV which should include the following:
- Full Name
- Post Desired
- Date of Birth
- Place of Birth and State of Origin
- Nationality
- Permanent Home Address (not P.O. Box or PM.B.)
- Current Postal Address
- E-mail address and GSM Number(s)
- Marital Status
- Number of Children withNames and Ages
- Institutions Attended (with dates)
- Academicand Professional Qualifications (with dates)
- Honours, Distinction and Membership of Professional Societies
- Working Experience: General and Specific(with dates)
- Details of Administrative Experience and Service to ComMunity (witi status and dates)
- Present Employment, Status, Salary and Dates.
- Extra CurricularActivities
- Names and Addresses of three (3) referees one of who should be from the current employer and the other two must be professionals or authorities in relevant fields who must be requested by the applicant to forward directly to the the Registrar confidential report on the applicant indicating the post desired.
Candidates are to write in not more than five hundred (500) words their vision for the development and management of Bursary Department of the university for the next five years.
Mode of Submission
Applications and curriculum vitae should be forwarded in sealed envelop marked
“Application for the post of Bursar” to:
The Registrar Federal University of Technology, Minna,
P.M.B 65 Niger State,
Nigeria.
Note: For further details please contact the University website:
www.futminna.edu.ng
Only shortlistedcandidateswill be acknowledged.