Bursar at the Federal University, Wukari

The Federal University Wukari is of the new Universities established by the Federal Government of Nigeria as part of its commitment to expanding access to quality higher education, skills development and generation of new knowledge. The University is currently noted for its commitment to transforming into a world-class institution through the development of first rate infrastructure, human resources, quality teaching, learning, research and community service. Technology is at the centre of its plans.

The Governing Council of the University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Taraba

Job Description

• The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the University that is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day financial administration and control of financial affairs of the University.
• The Bursar shall advise the Vice-Chancellor on finance-related matters, co-ordinate the activities of the Bursary Department in line with the Financial Regulations and global best practices;
• The duties shall include monitoring monthly income and expenditure and balance sheet variances against the budgets and ensuring that they are reconciled. monitoring treasury activities including cash flow projections and forecasts for prudence and accountability; negotiating with financial and government institutions with regard to financial matters.
• The candidate must fully understand the complexity of a University system.
• The candidate should demonstrate sufficient knowledge of responsibilities of the Bursar which includes among other things:
  • Control and management of funds, investment and loans
  • Formulation and implementation of financial policies
  • Production of accounting manuals and financial procedures
  • Interpretation and application of accounting regulations
  • Preparation of annual estimates
  • Identifying training needs for manpower development

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates must possess a good degree with minimum of 2" Class Lower Division in Accounting from a recognised University.
• Possession of Higher Degrees will be an added advantage;
• Post-qualification cognate administrative and professional experience as Deputy Bursar with vast experience in Bursary activities in a university;
• The candidate should demonstrate capacity for management and leadership of teams as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should possess NYSC Discharge Certificate or evidence of Exemption;
• Candidate must possess Full Membership of any of the following recognized professional bodies: ICAN, ANAN, CA, СРА, АССА;
• Exhibit the ability of a team leader, who leads by example and has clear mentorship skills and plans and must not be more than sixty years of age on assumption of duty.
• The successful candidate should also be able to sustain and improve on the functions of the University Bursary;
• Be focused, innovative, commendable in both character and quality of service.
• Exhibit a considerable degree of competence, responsiveness, demonstrable integrity and transparency on matters of financial resource management.
• Sound background in the application of ICT in financial and administrative management.

Vision Statement:

• Candidates should provide a succinct vision statement of not more than 500 words relating to the University in his/her 5-yeartenure.

Tenure:

• Five (5) years.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post in other Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined from time to time by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Governing Council of the University as appropriate.

Application Closing Date
15th December. 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Application with thirty (30) copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae, which should highlight the following along with the vision statement for the position:

• Full name (surname first in capital letters and underlined)
• Place and date of birth
• Age
• Nationality
• Gender
• Marital status
• Number and ages of children
• Postal address
• Permanent home address
• State of origin and LGA
• E-mail and contact telephone numbers)
• Educational institutions attended with dates
• Qualifications obtained with dates (Attached photocopies)
• Previous employments(s) and position(s) with dates
• Membership of professional bodies
• Statement of general and specific working experience with dates
• Present employment, status, salary and details of work schedule
• Conferences attended with dates Workshops attended with dates
• Courses/leadership trainings attended with dates
• List of publications (if any)
• Other activities outside current employment
• Extra-Curricular activities

Applications are to be submitted under confidential cover with the envelope marked “Post of Registrar" and addressed to:
The Vice-Chancellor,
Federal University, Wukari,
200, Katsina Ala Road,
Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria.

References:

• Each candidate should include the names and addresses of three referees.
• Applicants should request each of the referees to forward directly to the Vice-Chancellor, a confidential report written on a letterhead paper on the applicant's character, academic, and managerial abilities.
• The Report should be properly sealed in an envelope marked "Post of Registrar: Referee's Report", with the name of the candidate at the top left-hand corner of the envelope and submitted the same address above.

Note

• The Governing Council reserves the right to extend the closing date if deemed necessary, and/or re-advertise the positions should this particular process not yield the desired results.
• Late application will not be entertained; candidates should attach relevant photocopies of documents to support their Curriculum Vitae;
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interview and decision of the Govering Council on the process is final.
• This advertisement does not impose any legal obligation on the University to invite, accept or deal in whatsoever manner with any applicant.