Bursar Vacancy at Bowen University

Bowen University is recruiting to fill the vacancy of Bursar. Applications for this position is hereby invited from interested and qualified persons. Applications for this position is hereby invited from interested and qualified persons. Read requirements and how to apply below:

Bowen University is a licensed private institution owned by the Nigerian Baptist Convention. Established in July 2001, the University is committed to adding a distinctly moral dimension and Godly values to tertiary education in Nigeria. It is a fully residential institution, consequently, it is mandatory for the officer to be resent within the University Staff Quarters on campus. The University hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Bursar.

Job Title: Bursar
Location: Osun State
Job Description

- The Bursar is the Chief Finance Officer of the University and is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day financial control and financial management of the University. – He/She is a member of the University Management and from time to time provides expert advice on issues of investments, revenue generation, as well as disbursement of funds.

Qualifications and Experience

A good Bachelors degree and must be a Chartered Accountant with a recognized professional qualification such as ACA, ACMA, ACCA or ANAN etc, with at least 15 years post qualification, at least three of which must be at the level of Deputy Bursar or equivalent position in a University or similar institution and shall be between the ages of 50 and 60 years. The candidate must be ICT (Information and Communication Technology) compliant.

Tenure

The appointment is for a single term of five (5) years.

Salary

Bowen University runs a unique remuneration package, which is similar to what obtains in other tertiary institutions.

Application deadline
Application for the Bowen University Bursar vacancy must be submitted not later than 16th January, 2013

How To Apply
Candidates who are interested and qualified should submit 20 type-written copies of their applications, credentials and Curriculum Vitae, giving information in the following format:

- Full names with surname in capitals
- Date of birth, town and state of origin
- Nationality
- Religion and Denomination
- Current postal address including GSM telephone number and Email address
- Permanent home town address
- Marital status
- Names and ages of children
- Institutions attended with dates
- Academic qualifications
- List of publications in details (if any)
- Working experience
- Present employment, status, salary and employer
- Extra curricular activities
- Names and addresses of 3 referees, 2 of whom must be authorities in candidate’s professional field and who should forward reports directly to the Registrar, Bowen University under confidential cover.

Applications are to be forwarded to:
The Registrar/Secretary to Council,
Bowen University,
P.M.B. 284, Iwo,
Osun State,
Nigeria.