Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi Vacancy for a Bursar
The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the post of:
Job Title: Bursar
Location: Bauchi
Responsibilities
- The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the University
responsible to the Vice-Chancellor and Council for the day-to-day
administration and control of the financial affairs of the University.
- In that capacity, the Bursar shall be competent to advise on the
financial policies, disbursement of funds, and the preparation and
presentation of annual budget, planning, control and periodic evaluation
of University account and treasury services, including investment of
funds, etc.
- The Bursar is also expected to carry out other duties as may be assigned from time to time by regulatory institutions.
Qualifications
Acandidate is required to have:
- At least second class Degree (Lower Division) in Accounting and professional qualification (such as ACCA, ACA, ICAN, ANAN);
- Applicant should not have been indicted for any financial
misdeed and should not be older than 60 years by August, 2016. He/she
must also be of good health and have a good understanding of the vision
and mission of the University.
- Possession of relevant higher degrees or postgraduate professional qualification in the appropriate field is an added advantage.
- At least 15 years post qualification cognate working experience in a University; and
- Proficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) with relevant financial and accounting packages.
Conditions of Service for Bursar
- The conditions of service and salaries are as obtainable in
Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined by the
University Governing Council.
- The appointment isfora period of five years as stipulated in the University Laws and Regulations.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send 30 sets of typed
applications, Curriculum Vitae (CV) and photo-copies of all credentials.
The CV shall give the following details, among others - Name, Age,
Nationality, Marital Status, Educational Institutions attended with
dates, academic, professional, and other qualifications obtained with
dates, Names of 3 referees, Working experience (i.e. posts held,
duration and salary earned) and publication, (if any), to:
The Registrar,
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University,
P.M.B. 0248,
Bauchi State,
Nigeria.
Note: Applicants should ask their referees to send
confidential reports on them, at least two (2) of them should be
competent to attest to the candidates’ professional/academic standing
and character. The confidential reports should be sent directly to the
address above
Application Deadline 20th July, 2016.