Bursar Job at University of Ibadan

The University of Ibadan is the oldest and most prestigious n University. It was ranked by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021 as the best University in and West Africa, number 7 in Africa and among the top 500 Universities in the World. It is located in lbadan, one of the three largest cities in Africa. It has attained a position of eminence in various disciplines and remains a major pioneer in the development of research in Africa.

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the postion below:

: Ibadan, Oyo

The Position

The Bursar is a Principal Officer and, in accordance with the University Act, the Chief Finance Officer of the University of the University.

He/She is 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, who should be able to provide the management of the University with appropriate advice and support for all or the institution's financial transactions.

The right candidate should also have the ability to develop linkages with the external communities to support the needs of the University, command respect and engender the cooperation and loyalty of staff and students of the institution.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess a degree in any of Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Administration or any other related discipline with a minimum of Second Class Lower as well as a relevant Master Degree. In addition, applicant must possess professionally recognized Accountancy qualifications of any of the following: ACA, ACMA, CPA, ACCA, ICAN or ANAN.

Applicant should not be older than 60 years old as at date of possible assumption of duty.

He / She must also be computer literate with a working knowledge of good Accounting packages.

Experience:

Applicants must have a minimum of fifteen (15) years cognate post-professional qualification experience in a tertiary institution/relevant organization, and must have a minimum of five years residency at the level of Deputy Bursar or its equivalent.

Salary and Conditions of Service

The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of Bursar of all n Federal Universities and as may be determined from time to time by the Government/Governing Council as appropriate.

The successful candidate shall hold the office for a period of five (5) years. The appointment may however, subject to satisfactory performance, be extended for another one (1) year and no more, by the Governing Council.

Fringe benefits include a Pension Scheme in consonance with the Contributory Pension Scheme and appropriate allowances as may be approved from time-to-time by the Government/University Council.