Bursar at the Kogi State University, Kabba (KSUK)

The Kogi State University, Kabba (KSUK), Kogi West Senatorial District was established by Kogi State Government with a Charter from the National Universities Commission (NUC), Abuja, on June 26, 2023, as the 62nd State-owned University and 265th University in Nigeria. The University is to take off with Phase-1, in September 2023, using a compound / hybrid Faculty model consisting of three Faculties, Arts and Humanities, Science and Computing, and Management, Administration, and Social Sciences. The three faculties will house twenty-five (25) programs, in seventeen (17) academic departments. There will also be specialized Research and Academic Centres, Learning Resources, and ICT centers.

In accordance with the provisions of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provision) Act 2001, as amended, the Committee on the Establishment of Kogi State University, Kabba, hereby invites applications from qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Kabba, Kogi
Employment type: Full Time

Job Description

• The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the University and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the University.
• He/she shall also, from time to time, provide expert advice on issues of investment to generate revenue as well as disbursement of funds.
• He/she will perform oversight functions over the University's Commercial Services.
• The Bursar shall oversee all financial, accounting, reporting, resource mobilization, fundraising, sponsorship, grants, subventions, endorsement drives, revenue generation activities, taxes and insurance functions of the University.

Qualities of the Applicant

• Candidate must possess a good University Degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any related discipline from a recognized institution plus NYSC Discharge Certificate or Evidence of Exemption;
• Be a registered member or Fellow of any of the following Professional Bodies: ICAN, ICMA, CPA, ACCA etc.
• Have minimum of twelve (12) years relevant post-qualification experience in financial management of a University.
• Be ICT compliant and conversant with current trends in financial reporting - IFRS, IPSAS;
• Have proven knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office Package, especially Microsoft Excel and other Spreadsheet;
• Must be between the ages of 45 and 55 years by September 30, 2023 when the position is scheduled to be occupied; enjoy strong physical and mental health.

Tenure:

• The Bursar shall hold the office for a single term of five (5) years.

Remuneration
The remuneration and other condition of service for this post are as applicable in all Nigerian Universities, and as may be determined by the Governing Council of the Kogi State University, Kabba.

Application Closing Date
21st August, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit twenty copies (20) of their Application Letters and Curriculum Vitae. Curriculum Vitae should include the following details:

• Full name (Surname, First name, Middle name)
• Post applied for:
• Place and Date of Birth
• Nationality
• State of Origin / Local Government Area
• Permanent Home Address
• Correspondence Address (if different from Permanent Address)
• Mobile Phone Number
• Email address
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children (if any)
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic Qualifications and Distinctions obtained with dates
• Professional Qualification obtained with dates
• Work experience including full details of former and present posts
• Community service(s) rendered (including dates and locations)
• Full details of teaching and research experience
• List of Publications and dates where applicable
• Honours / Awards
• Membership of Professional Bodies
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Names and Addresses of three Referees
• Any other relevant information.

Applications should be addressed and submitted under confidential cover, in sealed envelopes, with the post applied for, clearly written at the top of the right-hand corner to:
The Chairman,
Committee on the Establishment of Kogi State University, Kabba,
Kogi State, Nigeria.

Note

• All referees should be asked to send their independent reports to the Chairman, Committee on the Establishment of Kogi State University, Kabba with full details of the applicant and the post applied for.
• All applications must include photocopies of academic and professional certificates / qualifications, birth certificates, list of publications, local government identification / international passport, verifiable evidence of work experience.