Bursar at Mercy Medical University

The Position

• The Bursar is a Principal Officer and the Chief Finance Officer responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the University.
• Applicants for this key management position must be candidates with vision, proven professional distinction, managerial ability, integrity, and transparency in private and public life, capable of providing the management of the University with appropriate advice and support for all of the institution's financial transactions.
• The right candidate should also have the ability to develop linkages with external communities to support the needs of the University, command respect, and engender the cooperation and loyalty of staff and students.

Requirements

• Applicants must possess a good honours Degree (minimum of second class lower) in any of Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or any related discipline from a University recognized by the Senate of the University, with at least 15 years of cognate experience.
• In addition, applicants must be ICT compliant and members of relevant and recognized professional bodies such as ACA, ACMA, CPA, ACCA, ICAN, or ANAN.
• Applicants must have occupied the position of at least Chief Accountant, preferably in a university or similar institution, for a minimum of ten years and should not be older than 60 years as of the possible date of resumption.

Terms and Conditions of Service Applicable to the Post

• The appointment shall be for a period of two (2) years and may, based on satisfactory performance, be renewable.
• Fringe benefits include a pension scheme as may from time to time be approved by the Council, furnished accommodation, an official vehicle with a driver, and other benefits applicable to similar positions.