Bursar at Bowen University

The Position of the Bursar

• The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the University and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the University.
• He/she shall also from time-to-time provide expert advice on issues of investment to generate revenue as well as disbursement of funds.
• He/she will perform oversight functions over the University’s commercial services.
• The Bursar shall oversee all finance, accounting, reporting, resource mobilisation, fund raising, sponsorship, grants, subventions, endorsement drive, revenue generation activities, tax and insurance functions of the University.

The Candidate, Qualifications and Experience
The candidate for the post of Bursar must:

• Be a Christian (preferably of Baptist denomination)
• Possess a good university degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any related discipline from a recognised institution.
• Be a registered member or fellow of any of the following Professional bodies: ICAN, ANAN, ICMA, CPA, ACCA, etc.
• Be ICT compliant and conversant with current trends in Financial Reporting – IFRS, IPSAS.
• Have proven knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office Package, especially Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Be between the age of 45 and 60 years as of the time of assumption of duty.
• Have not less than twelve (12) years of relevant post qualification experience in university administration or similar institution.

Terms and Conditions of Service

• The candidate shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years only. Bowen University runs an attractive performance-based remuneration package. The candidate shall hold office on such terms and conditions as may be specified in their instrument of appointments.