The Role / Duties

• The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the University and is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for:
  • Overseeing all Financial operations (Budgeting, Accounting, Cash Management, Internal Control.
  • Financial Planning, Reporting Audit liaison.
  • Procurement Processes, Financial Compliance, risk Management.
  • Any other duties assigned by the Council or Vice-Chancellor.

Qualifications and Experience
Applicant must satisfy the Following Minimum criteria (or better):
Academic Qualification:

• Candidates should possess a First Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a relevant discipline
• Professional Fellowship or membership of recognized professional accounting bodies (e.g. ICAN, ANAN, ACCA, ACA, CPA)

Experience:

• Minimum of 14 years’ post-qualification with at least 4 years of cognate experience in a senior financial/administrative role (e.g. Deputy Bursar or equivalent).

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent Integrity
• Transparency
• Strong Financial Controls Orientation
• ICT Competence (Experience with ERP/Accounting software)
• Leadership and Communication Skills.

Additional Information:

• Clean Service record
• Evidence of Innovation in Financial Management
• Capacity to lead reforms.

Age Limit:

• Not above 59 years as at the time of appointment.

Terms or Appointment and Remuneration

• The appointment is for a single tenure of five (5) years in the first instance and on satisfactory performance, the person may have his/her tenure extended for a further period of one (1) year finally.
• Remuneration and conditions of service are in accordance with those applicable for the office of Bursar in Nigerian Universities (or as approved by University Council)
• The Bursar shall be placed on an appropriate grade/scale commensurate with experience and in line with national standards.