Chief Financial Officer / Bursar at James Hope University Business School

James Hope University Business School is a postgraduate university committed to learning, research and knowledge creation. We aspire to raise a community of people with exceptional qualities and leadership skills to help create value and proffer solutions to pressing global issues in our world today. Through our world class teaching, outstanding research institutions and scholarship programs, we are committed to improving the world today by educating aspiring leaders that would be a great service to the nation and world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer / Bursar

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

About the Job

• The Bursar will be a Principal Officer of the university and serve as the university's, directly responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the management and control of the finances of the University.
• S/he serves as advisor to the Vice-Chancellor on finance-related matters, coordinates the development of the University's financial management plans, and coordinates the preparation of periodic income and expenditure statements, balance sheets, cash flow estimates and ensures compliance with State and Federal tax laws.
• S/he provides important support in not only safeguarding the resources of the university but also in identifying opportunities to safely invest, augment and enhance the university's financial resources.
• S/he provides leadership in ensuring the keeping and maintenance of accurate records of all assets and liabilities held by the University, amongst other responsibilities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• The ideal candidate for the post of Bursar must be in possession of Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or any related field.
• In addition, the applicant must possess at least one of the following professional Accounting qualifications: ANAN, ACA, CIMA, CPA, ACCA, or ICAN.
• S/he must have at least ten (10) years post-graduation experience.
• The appointee must demonstrate appropriate financial management skills, as well as certification in IFRS Evidence of success with automating financial and accounting reporting systems will be a significant advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.