Bursar
Duties of the Bursar
- The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the University and shall be responsible to the Council and the Vice-Chancellor for the management of the University’s finances.
Key responsibilities include:
- Driving aggressive, internally generated revenue for the University.
- Planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling the financial system of the University.
- Performing other duties as may be assigned by the Council or Vice-Chancellor.
- Advising and supporting the institution on all financial transactions.
- Demonstrating proficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
Qualifications and Experience
- Applicants for the position must:
- Possess a good first degree in Accounting or related disciplines from a recognized institution, plus relevant professional qualifications such as ICAN, ACA, ACCA, ACMA, or CPA.
- Hold a relevant Master’s degree from a recognized institution of higher learning.
- Be a member of a recognized professional accounting body.
- Have a minimum of 12 years post-qualification experience, including at least eight years in the university system, with not less than five years in a top leadership position.
- Have served as Deputy Bursar for at least three years.
- Show evidence of continuous mandatory professional development.
- Possess impeccable character, integrity, transparency, accountability, and strong managerial ability.
- Not be above 48 years of age at the time of assumption of duty.
Terms and Conditions of Service
- The Bursar shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years only, subject to the terms and conditions stated in the letter of appointment. The remuneration and other conditions of service are attractive and comparable to those obtainable in most Nigerian universities, as determined by the Governing Council from time to time.
Method of Application
Interested candidates are required to submit ten (10) copies of a detailed application and curriculum vitae, along with photocopies of credentials.
The CV should include:
- Full names
- Date and place of birth
- Permanent home address
- Current postal address
- Email address and telephone number(s)
- Nationality
- State of origin and local government area
- Marital status
- Number and ages of children
- Educational institutions attended with dates
- Academic and professional qualifications with dates
- Working experience and present employment
- Present employer, post, and salary
- Names and addresses of three referees, one of whom must be from the candidate’s discipline or place of work
Date of availability for appointment
- A statement of vision and mission for the University Bursary and the University in the next five years (between 750 and 1,000 words)
All applications should be forwarded to the Registrar’s email address: registrar@alhikmah.edu.ng, not later than six (6) weeks from the date of the advertisement.
Candidates should also request their referees to submit confidential reports on their character, academic, and managerial abilities to the same email address within the stipulated period.
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.