Bursar at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

The Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (formerly University of Sokoto) is one of the four Universities established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in September 1975, at which time three University Colleges (now full-fledged Universities) were established. The development of the university started on a temporary site (now called City Campus), situated along Sultan Abubakar Road, Sokoto. classes started in October 20th, 1977, with an initial enrolment of ninety-three undergraduate students for the degrees of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts/Science in Education and Bachelor of Science; and an academic staff strength of thirty-three.  Presently, there are Ten faculties and a postgraduate school in the University.

In line with the provisions of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provision) Amended Act, 2007, the Governing Council of the University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Sokoto
Employment Type: Full-time

The Position

• The Bursar is a Principal Officer and as the Chief Financial Officer of the University is responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the University.
• For the vacant post, the University seeks candidatess with the vision, proven academic distinction, managerial ability, integrity and transparency in private and public life.
• The candidates should have the ability to develop linkages with the external communities to support the emerging needs of the University, command respect and engender cooperation and loyalty of staff and students of the University.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess good honours Degree not below Second Class Lower Division in Accounting from a recognized University as well as recognised professional qualifications, such as ICAN, ACA, ANAN, CPA, ACMA or ACCA.
• The candidates must have had not less than fifteen (15) years cognate post-qualification experience preferably in a University or comparable institution and at Senior Management position.
• They must also be Information and Communication Technology (ICT) compliant and be able to command respect and to carry colleagues along.
• The possession of higher degree(s) would be an added advantage.
• The candidates must not be more than sixty (60) years at the time of assumption of duty.

Salary and Conditions of Service
Remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of a Bursar of all Nigerian Federal Universities and as may be determined from time to time by the Federal Government of Nigeria/Governing Council as appropriate.

Application Closing Date
19th April, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit 30 copies of their Applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with the vision for the position, providing information on the following highlighting, among others:

• Full Names
• Place and Date of Birth
• Permanent Home Address
• Contact Address
• Cell Phone Numbers
• E-mail Address
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
• Academic qualifications with Dates (photocopies to be attached);
• Professional Qualifications
• Employment Records
• Statement of experience including full details of former and present posts
• Extra Curricular Activities
• Name and Addresses of three Referees
• Vision of the University in the next five years with particular reference to funds generation and management (not more than 500 words).

All applications are to be addressed and submitted under confidential cover in an envelope marked at the upper left hand corner "POST OF THE BURSAR, U.D.U., SOKOTO" to:
The Registrar and Secretary to Council,
Usmanu Danfodiyo University,
P.M.B. 2346,
Sokoto State.

A soft copy of the Application and CV should also be sent to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Referees should also be advised to send their reports in confidential cover directly to the Registrar.