Bursar at Federal University of Technology, Babura (FUTB)

The Federal University of Technology, Babura (FUTB) is a federal government-owned tertiary institution located in Babura, Jigawa State, Northwestern Nigeria. Established in June 2021 under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, the university was founded to bridge the equity gap in the distribution of higher learning institutions and accelerate technological and medical advancement in Nigeria.

The University hereby invites applications from suitably qualified, innovative, versatile, and proactive candidates with established research areas, publications, and competitive citations to occupy the vacant academic position in the capacity below:

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Babura, Jigawa

Job Summary

• The Bursar is a Principal Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of the University, responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for financial management, planning, and keeping financial records.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the development and updating of financial management plans.
• Coordinates preparation of periodic income and expenditure, balance sheets, and cash flow estimates.
• Ensures accurate records of all assets and liabilities are maintained.
• Monitors monthly income, expenditure, and budget variances.
• Provides the University Management with advice on all financial transactions.

Qualifications

• At least a Second Class Honours Degree in Accountancy from a recognized University; higher degree(s) is an added advantage.
• Qualified member of a professional body such as ICAN, ACCA, ANAN.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years cognate experience, ten (10) years of which must be service in the University system.
• Must have attained the rank of a Deputy Bursar in a University and served at a managerial level.
• Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of relevant accounting packages.
• Must possess an NYSC Discharge Certificate, Exemption Certificate, or Certificate of Exclusion.

Duration, Salary, Age & Health:

• Duration: Single term of five (5) years.
• Age: Must not be more than sixty (60) years of age at the time of appointment.
• Health: Must enjoy good health to be able to endure the rigors of the duties.

Salary
Applicable to the post of Bursar in Federal Universities in Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
11th September, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send fifteen (15) word-processed applications and fifteen (15) copies of detailed Curriculum Vitae with copies of credentials. The Curriculum Vitae should, among other information, include the following in the order stated below:

• Full Name
• Place and Date of Birth
• Nationality
• State of Origin & Local Government Area
• Permanent Home Address
• Present postal address/GSM numbers/email address
• Marital status
• Number and ages of children (if any)
• Educational institutions attended with dates
• Academic qualifications obtained with dates
• Professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Publications (if any)
• Working experience including full details of former and present post(s)
• Honours/distinctions
•  Extra-curricular activities
• Names and addresses of three referees, one of whom must be the Chief Executive/Head of the applicant's present employer

All applications, detailed Curriculum Vitae and Referees' reports with copies of credentials should be sealed and marked at the top left-hand corner of the envelope, addressed and submitted to:
The Registrar,
Federal University of Technology,
Babura P.M.B. 2022,
Jigawa State.

Submission Details

• Candidates should request their three referees to send reports on them under confidential cover directly to the Registrar before the closing date.