Bursar at McPherson University

McPherson University is a licensed Private Christian Institution established by the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria. The University, which is fully residential, is committed to producing future leaders who are God-fearing, creative and resourceful. The University motto is 'Building a People of Excellence and Integrity for Service'

We hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below: 

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Abeokuta, Ogun

Responsibilities

• The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the University and is directly responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the management and control of the financial administration of the University. 
• He/She shall advise the Vice-Chancellor on finance-related matters, coordinate the development and update the University's financial management plans, coordinate the preparation of periodic income and expenditure statements, balance sheet, cash flow estimates and consolidation, when necessary.

Requirements for the Candidate
The candidate is expected to:

• Demonstrate evidence of consummate management and leadership passion and drive in previous positions and in addition, must possess excellent communication and interpersonal
• relationship skills.
• Exhibit the ability to be a team leader, who can lead by example with clear mentorship skills and plans, should not be older than sixty (60) years of age upon appointment.
• Exhibit a considerable degree of competence, responsiveness, demonstrable integrity and transparency on matters of financial resource management with outstanding experience at management level.
• Possess personal integrity, demonstrate transparency in private and public life, and be able to command the respect and loyalty of staff, students and other members of the University Community.
• Be computer literate and proficient in relevant computer applications to e- accounting as applicable to the running of a complex and modern University System.
• Be a person with good leadership qualities who can inspire and motivate colleagues, a person with clear vision for the development of the University and must be ready to implement the vision of the University.
• Competency in yearly budget preparation, finance performance monitoring and reporting is essential.
• He/She must be focused and innovative.
• He/She must be technologically savvy.
• Enjoy strong physical and mental health.

Salary and Allowances

• The salary and allowances attached to this position are very attractive. 
• The University runs a salary scale that compares with what is obtainable in Public Universities in Nigeria.

Conditions of Service:

•  The appointment is for a single tenure of five (5) years only.

Application Closing Date
29th March, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications, Curriculum Vitae, and credentials, in electronic format, under confidential cover to reach the:
Ag. Registrar,
McPherson University,
Seriki Sotayo,
Abeokuta, Ogun State
Email: [email protected]

Note
Interested candidates who meet the conditions for the post as indicated above are required to apply and comply with the following instructions:

• Application must be submitted accompanied by the candidate's detailed curriculum vitae duly signed and dated by the candidate, and credentials (all in electronic format).
• Each Curriculum Vitae must include the Names and Addresses of three (3) referees. Each applicant should request each of his/her referees to forward directly their recommendations to the Ag. Registrar, a "Confidential Report".
• The confidential reports indicating the candidate's academic and managerial capabilities must reach the Ag. Registrar before the closing date for the application.
• A statement of the candidate's own vision for the Bursary Unit of McPherson University as a University of the 21st century should be included.
• Candidate's Curriculum Vitae should contain information listed on the University Website.
• The three (3) referee reports should also reach the Ag. Registrar at [email protected]
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interview under the auspices of the Board of Trustees of the University.
• Shortlisted candidates should bring ten (10) hard copies of their applications, Curriculum Vitae and credentials to the Interview.