Bursar at Umaru Musa Yar’adua University

Job Description
The Bursar is a Principal Officer and the Chief Finance Officer of the University. He/she is responsible to the Vice Chancellor for:

• Day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the University.
• Advising on the financial policies, budgeting, disbursement of funds, purchasing and contracts;
• Preparation and presentation of annual estimates, planning, control and periodic evaluation of University accounting and treasury service, including investment of funds;
• Preparation and updating of Manual of Financial Procedures; and
• Carrying out other duties as may be assigned and provide professional and community service.

Qualification and Experience
Candidate for this post should:

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting not below second class from a recognized University;
• Be a full member of any recognized Professional Accountancy Body such as ICAN, ANAN, ACCA;
• Possess NYSC discharge/exemption certificate;
• Have a minimum of fifteen (15) years post qualification cognate experience, five (5) years of which must be in top Management position, preferably at Deputy Bursar’s level in a public tertiary institution;
• Be able to demonstrate ability to formulate and implement financial policies and produce manual of University financial procedures;
• Be a computer literate with a working knowledge of relevant accounting packages and;
• Be of good character.
• Possession of any relevant postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.

Salary
Consolidated.

Conditions of Service
Salary, allowances and other conditions of service attached to the position are the same with the approved salary structure for Federal Universities in Nigeria.