FUTMINNA ADVERTISE VACANCY FOR THE OFFICE OF BURSAR

VACANCY FOR THE POST OF UNIVERSITY BURSAR

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the vacant post of Bursar in the Federal University of Technology, Minna.

THE POSITION

The Bursar is a Principal Officer and is 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 provides the University Management with appropriate advice and support for all the institution’s financial transactions including auditing.

THE PERSON

Applicants for the post of University Bursar must have in the past exhibited considerable degree of competence, responsiveness, demonstrable integrity and transparency on matters of financial administration and management. In addition, candidates should demonstrate the ability to relate effectively with financial stakeholders.

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED

Prospective candidates must hold a minimum of Second Class Lower Degree in Accounting or allied disciplines from a recognized University. Possession of a Master’s degree will be an added advantage. In addition, he/she must be a registered member of either of the underlisted professional bodies:

1. a) Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN)
2. b) Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)

Prospective candidates must show evidence of knowledge of ICT and its application at the highest level of efficiency in financial administration and management.

He/she must also satisfy the requirements for the appointment of non-academic staff in the University.

The candidate should not be more than 59 years of age at the time of appointment.  The appointment is for a period of five (5) years subject to one (1) year extension upon satisfactory service.

EXPERIENCE

The applicant must currently not be lower than the rank of a Chief Accountant and must have a minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant experience, five (5) of which must have been spent in a University.

CONDITION OF SERVICE

The remuneration and conditions of service are as applicable to the Bursars in the Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined by the Council and the Federal Government from time to time.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Applicants are requested to forward to the Registrar thirty-five (35) copies of their applications and curriculum vitae which should include the following:

1. i) Full Name (surname first)
2. ii) Post Desired

iii)  Date of Birth

1. iv) Place of Birth and State of Origin
2. v) Nationality
3. vi) Permanent Home Address (not P.O. Box or P.M.B.)

vii)  Current Postal Address

viii)  E-mail address and GSM Number(s)

1. ix) Marital Status
2. x) Number of Children with Names and Ages
3. xi) Institutions Attended (with dates)

xii)  Academic and Professional Qualifications (with dates)

xiii)  Honours, Distinction and Membership of Professional Societies

xiv)  Working Experience: General and Specific (with dates)

1. xv) Details of Administrative Experience (with status and dates)

xvi)  Details of Service to Community (with status and dates)

xvii)  Present Employment, Status, Salary and Dates

xviii)  Extra Curricular Activities

xix)  Names and Addresses of three (3) referees one of who should be from the current employer and the other two must be professionals or authorities in relevant fields who must be requested by the applicant to forward directly to the Registrar confidential report on the applicant indicating the post desired

Candidates are to write in not more than five hundred (500) words their vision for the development and management of a digitalised Bursary Department of a 21st Century University.

MODE OF SUBMISSION

Applications and curriculum vitae should be forwarded in sealed envelope marked “Application for the post of Bursar” to the Registrar, Federal University of Technology, Minna, PMB 65, Niger State, Nigeria not later than six (6) weeks from the date of this advertisement. For further details please contact the University website: www.futminna.edu.ng

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Signed

Mal. Danladi Mallam

Registrar/Secretary to Governing Council