Bursar at Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano

Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano is a Kano State Government owned university with a temporary campus located at the center of the city of Kano and a main campus located along Muhammadu Buhari Way along Kofar Kabuga - Kofar Ruwa Road in Kano State, Nigeria.

In accordance with the provisions of the Yusuf Maitama Sule University Law 2012 and in executing powers of the University Governing Council (on behalf) contained therein, the Hon. Commissioner hereby invites applications from internal and external suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full-time

The Duties

• The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the University and is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the management of the University's finances. In accordance with section 14 of Yusuf Maitama Sule University Law 2012, the Bursar shall hold office for a tenure of five (5) years.
• The candidates must have clean and impeccable records of service and demonstrate evidence of high level of professional competence.
• The candidates must possess high accountability, transparency, integrity and probity.

Qualifications and Experience
The candidates for the post of Bursar shall possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• Must possess a minimum of Lower Second Class Honours Degree in Accounting obtained from a recognized institution, NYSC certificate and possession of higher degree(s) will be an added advantage.
• Possession of relevant and recognized professional qualifications obtained from any of the following professional bodies such as ICAN, ANAN, etc. obtained through qualifying examinations.
• Evidence of proficiency in accounting software.
• The applicant must be a deputy Bursar and has acquired a minimum of fifteen (15) years cognate experience, at least three (3) of which must have been from University.
• The candidates must not be older than sixty (60) years as at the time of taking up the appointment.

Remuneration and Conditions of Service
The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of Bursar in Nigerian Universities and as may be determined from time to time by the University Governing Council.

Application Closing Date
5th July, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should address and submit twelve (12) copies of their Curriculum Vitae, Certificates, other relevant credentials and as much supporting documents as will assist the University in the comprehensive assessment of the candidates' exposure, experience and capabilities under confidential cover with the envelope marked "POST OF THE BURSAR" to:
The Registrar and Secretary to the Council,
Yusuf Maitama Sule University,
P.M.B. 3220,
Kano State.

Note

• The applicants are advised to provide the names of three (3) referees and request them to provide confidential reports on the candidates under a confidential cover properly sealed in an envelope marked "REFEREE / POST OF BURSAR" at the top left corner of the envelope and deliver by courier, post or directly to: "The Registrar, Yusuf Maitama Sule University PMB 3220 Kano, Kano State".