Job title : University Bursar
Job Location : Bauchi
Deadline : November 16, 2024
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Job Responsibilities
- The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the University responsible to the Vice Chancellor and Council for the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the University.
- In that capacity, the Bursar shall be competent to advise on the financial policies, disbursement of funds, and the preparation and presentation of annual budget, planning, control and periodic evaluation of University account and treasury services, including investment of funds, etc.
- The Bursar is also expected to carry out other duties as may be assigned from time to time by regulatory institutions.
Qualifications and Experience
A candidate is required to have:
- At least Second Class (honours) Lower Degree in Accounting and professional qualification (such as ACCA, ACA, ICAN, ANAN);
- At least 15 years post qualification cognate working experience in a University; and
- Proficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) with relevant financial and accounting packages.
Job Requirements
- Applicant should not have been indicted for any financial misdeed and should not be older than 60 years of age at the date of assumption of duty.
- He/she must also be of good health and have a good understanding of the vision and mission of the University.
- Possession of relevant higher degrees or postgraduate professional qualification in the appropriate field is an added advantage.
Conditions of Service
- The conditions of service and salaries are as applicable in federal universities in Nigeria and as may be determined by the University Governing Council.
- The appointment is for a period of five years, as stipulated in the University Laws and Regulations.
How to Apply for this Offer
Interested and qualified candidates should forward thirty (30) copies of their Applications accompanied by thirty (30) copies of the candidate’s detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) which should contain:
- The candidate’s full name
- Date and place of birth
- Marital status
- Nationality
- Academic qualifications
- Working experience with dates and positions
- Merits and awards (if any)
- Membership of professional bodies
- List of academic publications (if any)
- Extracurricular activities and interests
- Names and addresses of three (3) referees, at least two (2) of whom should be competent enough to attest to the candidate’s qualifications/academic standing and character
All applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae with copies of credentials attached should be sealed and marked at the top left-hand corner of the envelope “Post of University Registrar” should be addressed to and sent through a registered courier company to:
The Registrar and Secretary to Council,
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University,
P.M.B. 0248,
Bauchi State.
Note
- The referees should be contacted by the applicant to forward to the undersigned a confidential report on his/her character, academic and managerial abilities, and achievements in a sealed envelope marked at the top left corner, “Post of Registrar: Referee’s Report.” to the same address above.
- All applications shall be duly acknowledged. However, only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview, please.
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