Bursar at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)

The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) is a top ranking University of technology in Nigeria and indeed the nation's pride. Established in 1981, the university has grown tremendously, stretching its academic disciplines and research across eight different schools and over fifty academic departments.

The Mission of FUTA is to promote technological advancement by providing conducive environment for research, teaching and learning engenders development of products that are technologically oriented, self-reliant and relevant to society.

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Akure, Ondo

Job Summary

• Consequently, the Governing Council of the University has decided to commence, in earnest, the due process for the appointment of a Bursar in accordance with the provisions of the Universities of Technology Act, as cited in Chapter F23 of the Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, and the University Act.

Responsibilities

• The Bursar shall be the Chief Finance Officer of the University and shall be responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the day-to-day financial administration and control of the financial affairs of the University.

Requirements
Applicants must:

• Possess a good first degree, not below second class lower division, in Accounting or other finance-related disciplines from any recognized institution. Possession of a higher degree will be an added advantage.
• Possess professionally recognized Accountancy qualifications: ICAN, ACMA, ACA, ACCA, ANAN.
• Have at least 18 years of cognate post-qualification experience. In addition, the candidate must be holding the position of Deputy Bursar in a university, with at least five years in the post.
• Be computer literate and must be conversant with accounting and auditing software.
• Be free from financial embarrassment and enjoy good physical and mental health.
• Be below the age of 60 years at the point of assumption of duty.

The Person:

• The candidate for the post shall be visionary, a person of high integrity and moral character with excellent interpersonal skills.
• She/he must be able to instill confidence in others and command the loyalty and respect of people.
• She/he must fully understand the complexity of the University system and must be able to effectively utilize its human resources to attain a world-class financial system.
• She/he must enjoy good physical and mental health and must be ICT literate.
• In addition, she/he must be able to provide good professional leadership and on-the-job proficiency training to the Bursary staff.

Condition of Service

• The successful candidate shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years in line with the Universities Miscellaneous Act 2012 and on such terms and conditions applicable to Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined by the appropriate University Laws and the Governing Council.

Application Closing Date
6th October, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their twenty (20) copies of their Curriculum Vitae duly signed and dated by the applicant submitted under confidential cover in envelopes marked at the upper left-hand corner "Post of Bursar, FUTA" to:
The Registrar and Secretary to Council,
Federal University of Technology,
P.M.B. 704, Akure,
Ondo State, Nigeria

• The Curriculum Vitae must contain the candidate's full name, place and date of birth, marital status, number and ages of children, nationality, academic qualifications, degrees with classes (copies of certificates to be enclosed), administrative and managerial experience, academic distinctions, and membership of professional bodies.
• (Please visit the FUTA Website: http://www.futa.edu.ng for the format of the Curriculum Vitae).
• Submit a statement of their own vision for the Bursary of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, as a Bursary of the 21st Century (20 copies).

Referees

• Nominate three (3) referees who must forward references on them directly to the Registrar and Secretary to Council.
• Such references should attest to the candidate's claims of high administrative capability as well as his/her moral standing.
• These references must be received and signed for in the Office of the Registrar on or before 1600 hours on Tuesday, 8th October 2024.

Note

• All short-listed candidates shall be required to make themselves available for interaction at an appointed date.
• Candidates should please note that only those shortlisted will be contacted.
• No electronic application will be entertained.