Bursar at the University of Port Harcourt

The University of Port Harcourt was established in 1975 as a College of the University of Lagos and gained full autonomous status in 1977. The University is a Centre of Academic Excellence with a mandate to provide qualitative and research oriented education in the Niger Delta region and Nigeria at large.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Duties

• The Bursar is a Principal Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the University, responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the University.

Qualifications
A candidate must possess the following qualifications:

• Candidates should possess a University Degree in Accounting or Finance from a recognized university.
• Any of the Professional Accounting qualification of ACA, ACCA, ACMA,ICAN,ANAN, CNA (Fellowship is an added advantage).
• NYSC Discharge or Exemption/Exclusion Certificate
• At least, 10 years post-qualification cognate experience, preferably in a university system.
• Must have been a Director in the university system or any reputable organization.
• Any applicant with less than five (5) years from retirement will not be considered.
• Age Limit: He/she must not be more than sixty (60) years on the date of Assumption of Duty as a Bursar.

Condition of Service

• The Conditions of Service are as applicable to the post of a Bursar of all Nigerian Federal Universities and as may be approved from time to time by the University's Governing Council.

Tenure

• The appointment shall be for a tenure of five (5) years with effect from the date of appointment.

Application Closing Date
2nd December, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit ten (10) copies of their Applications, Credentials and detailed Curriculum Vitae, giving, information on the following:

• Full Name
• Place and Date of Birth
• Nationality
• Permanent Home Address
• Current Postal Address
• E-mail Address and Phone Number(s)
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• Institutions attended (with dates)
• Academic Qualifications (with dates)
• Professional Qualifications (with dates)
• Working Experience: General and Specific (with dates)
• Present Employment, Status, Salary (detailed work schedule)
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Names and Addresses of three (3) Referees

Applications should be submitted in sealed envelope, marked "Post of Bursar", at the top left corner of the envelope, addressed to:
The Registrar and Secretary to Council,
First Floor, Senate Building,
University of Port Harcourt,
P.M.B. 5323, Choba,
Port Harcourt. Rivers State.

Note

• Referees should forward under confidential cover, their Reference Reports on the Candidates directly to the Registrar and Secretary to Council, through the above address.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.