Bursar at Lagos State University (LASU)

Description

• In accordance with the Lagos State University Law 2004 (As amended), the Bursar is a Principal Officer and is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration and control of financial affairs of the University, across its campuses.
• The Bursar is the Head of the University Bursary.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the University's annual budget and ensure financial discipline
• Supervise financial reporting, treasury operations, and internal control systems.C
• Oversee the Bursary Department and all financial transactions;
• Implement cost-efficiency strategies and optimise resource utilisation;
• Advise the Vice-Chancellor and Governing Council on financial matters, including risk management; and any other responsibilities that may be assigned by the Vice-Chancellor.

Eligibility Criteria and Experience
Candidates must possess the following:

• A good honours Degree / Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting from a recognised institution;
• Fifteen (15) years relevant post-qualification experience plus professional qualification of ICAN / ACA / ACMA / ANAN with twelve (12) years relevant post-qualification experience;
• A relevant higher Degree;
• A minimum of five (5) years as a Deputy Bursar in a recognised tertiary institution.
• Proficiency in the use of relevant accounting software;
• Proficiency in the use of Al tools.

Remuneration

• Remuneration of the Registrar or Bursar at Lagos State University includes Basic Salary of CONUNASS 15 AND other benefits AND allowances that apply to the Registrar and Bursar in Nigerian public universities, as may be approved by the Governing Council, Lagos State University.

Tenure

• In consonance with the Lagos State University aw 2004 (As amended), the appointment of Registrar or Bursar is for a TERM of four (4) years, espectively, with eligibility for reappointment for a econd term of four (4) years ONLY.