University Bursar at Kwara State University

Location: Malete, Kwara

Duties

• The Bursar is a Principal Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of the University responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the University.
• He/she shall provide the University Management with appropriate advice and support for all of the institution's financial transactions including investments.

Qualifications Required

• Prospective candidates must hold a good First Degree in Accounting from a recognized University. In addition, he or she must: Be a member of at least one of the under listed professional bodies:
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (CAN),
  • Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN)
  • Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CPA)
  • Chartered Institute of Cost and Management Accountants (ICMA).
• Have been registered with the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria for not less than 3 years at the time of application.
• Be information and Communication Technology (IT) compliant.

Experience:

• The candidate must have served as Deputy Bursar for at least five (5) years and must have a minimum often (10) years overall cognate experience in a recognised University bursary.
• In addition, applicants must not be more than 59 years of age at the time of application.

Tenure:

• The appointment of University Bursar is for a term of five (5) years with eligibility for possible re appointment for another term of five (5) years only.

Salary

• The successful candidate shall be entitled to the salary on CONTISS 15 and other conditions of service as may be applicable to Bursars of Government owned Universities in Nigeria.