Bursar

Job Description

The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the University and responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the University.

Candidates for the Post of Bursar

Candidates for the post of Bursar must exhibit considerable degree in financial resource management. Applicants must be in good health and able to endure the rigours of the duties of the office.
Prospective candidates must show innovative approaches to the running of an ICT-driven Bursar 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 less than Sixty (60) years old at the time of assumption of duty.

Qualification and Experiences

Candidates for the Position must possess a degree in Accounting or related discipline from a recognized University/Institution of higher learning and a member of Professional Accounting Body of ICAN, ACCA, ANAN or any other recognized Professional Accounting Body with 20 years post-qualification experience, 12 years of which must be in an institution of higher learning.
Possession of a higher degree in Accountancy will be an added advantage.

Applicants should forward twenty five (25) copies of type-written Application with Curriculum Vitae in the following order:Applicants should forward their correspondence to: The Registrar, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, P.M.B. 7267, Umuahia, Abia State. Note: Position applied for written boldly at the top left corner of the envelope, to reach him before the above stated closing date.

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