Bursar at a Leading Private University

A leading Private University located in South West Nigeria is recruiting to fill the position below:

Location: South West, Nigeria

The Job

The Bursar is a Principal Officer and is the Chief Financial Officer of the University responsible Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the University.
He/she should prod the University Management with appropriate advice and support for all the institutions financial transaction including investments.

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 demonstrate the ability to relate effectively with financial stakeholders
Prospective candidates must hold a minimum of Second-Class Upper Degree in Accounting or allied disciplines from a recognized University.
Possession of a Masters degree will be an added advantage. In addition, he/she must be a registered 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 candidates should not be more than 60 years old.
The applicant must currently not be lower than the rank of a Chief Accountant and must have minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant experience five (5) of which must have been spent in a University

Tenure of office/terms of Appointment

The University Bursar shall held office for a term four (4) years, and may be eligible for re-appointment. His terms and conditions of service shall be embodied in a contract under the seal of the University.
The remuneration and other conditions of service shall be as applicable to the post of Vice-Chancellor in Nigerian Universities and as may be determined by the Governing Council of the University from time to time.

Application Closing Date
10th June, 2020.