Michael Okpara University of Agriculture,
Umudike is one of the three federal, Universities of Agriculture in
Nigeria established to accelerate the drive towards National food
security and rural development. A vacancy for the post of
University Bursar will soon occur and applications are hereby invited
from suitably qualified Nigerians for the post of Bursar
Job Title: Bursar
The Bursar 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.
The Person:
Applicants must be in good health and able to endure the rigours of
the duties of the Bursar. Prospective candidates must show innovative
approaches to running of an ICT - driven Bursary, working at the highest
level of efficiency to eliminate time wasting bureaucracy and
bottlenecks. The ability to advise the Vice-Chancellor in planning and
executing strategies for enhancing internal revenue generation as well
as promoting the culture of "doing more with less" shall be required.
Candidates for the post must be such that they would not exceed the
gazetted retirement age before the end of the five year tenure.
Qualification
The applicant should possess a good first or second degree in
Accounting. Finance, Economics or Business administration and must, in
addition, be a qualified Chartered Accountant and a member of any of the
following professional Accounting Bodies: ICAN, ACA (E&W) ACCA,
CPA-USA
Experience:
The applicant must be of the rank of a Deputy Bursar and must have a
minimum of fifteen (15) years cognate experience, seven (7) years of
which must have been spent in a University or similar institution.
Exposure in professional Accounting Practice and an MBA degree from an
accredited Nigerian University will be an added advantage.
Conditions of Service:
The successful candidate shall hold office for a period five years and
may be reappointed for a further period of five years on such terms and
conditions applicable to Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be
determined by appropriate University Laws and the Governing Council.
Method of Application:
Candidates are required to submit 25 (twenty five) copies of their
applications, giving the information in the following order:
(i) Full Name;
(ii) Post Desired;
(iii) Date of Birth;
(iv) Place of Birth and State of Origin;
(v) Nationality;
(vi) Permanent Home Address; (Not P.O Box or P.M.B)
(vii) Current Postal Address {add telephone, GSM and e-mail contacts};
(viii) Marital Status;
(ix) Number of Children with Names and Ages; (x) Institutions Attended (with dates);
(xi) Academy Qualifications (with dates where applicable);
(xii) Working Experience (General and Specific with dates)
(Xiii) Details of Administrative Experience and Service to the Community (with Status and dates);
(xiv)Present Employment, Status, Salary and Employer;
(xv) Extra Curricular Activities;
(xvi) Names and addresses of three referees (two of whom must be
professionals or authorities in relevant fields) who must be requested
by the applicant to forward their confidential reports to the
Vice-Chancellor, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike and
marked CONFIDENTIAL: for the Attention of the Vice¬Chancellor at the top
left hand corner of the envelop, to reach him before the closing date.
Applicants should forward their applications to the
Vice-Chancellor,
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, PM.B 7267,
Umuahia,
Abia State.
The envelop should be marked CONFIDENTIAL: For the attention
of the Vice-Chancellor at the top corner and should be sent by courier
mail
Closing Date: November 10, 2011