Bursar Job at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, was established on 1st January, 1988. It has attained a position of eminence in various disciplines such as Agricultural Sciences, Physical Sciences, Biosciences Environmental Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Engineering and Management Sciences. The University presently has Ten (10) Colleges. 

The Position of the Registrar, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), will be vacant with effect from 1st June, 2017. In this regard, and in accordance with the provisions of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Decree No. 11 of 1993 and the Amendment Decree No.25 of 1996, the University wishes to commence the process for the appointment of University Bursar. 

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below: 

Job Position: Bursar

Job Location: Abeokuta, Ogun.

The Position

• The University Bursar is a Principal Officer and, in accordance with the University Act, the Chief Finance Officer of the University.
• He is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the University.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates should possess a good Honours Degree (Minimum of Second Class, Lower Division) in Accounting from a recognized University. Possession of a higher degree in a relevant field would be an advantage. Candidates should also possess a professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, ACNA or any other equivalent qualification with a minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant post-qualification experience, five (5) of which must be as a Deputy Bursar in the University system by the end of July 2023.
• The right candidate should also have the ability to develop linkages with the external communities to support the needs of the University, command respect and engender the co- operation and loyalty of staff and students of the Institution
• Candidates must be computer literate and have a working knowledge of accounting packages Candidate must not be above Sixty (60) years on assumption of duty

Terms and Condition of Service

• The University Bursar shall hold office for a single term of Five (5) years only on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment.

Remuneration

• Remuneration and other conditions of services are as applicable to the post of Bursar in all Nigerian Federal Universities and as may be determined by the Governing Council of the University, as appropriate.
• Fringe benefits include a Pension in consonance with the Contributory Pension Scheme and appropriate allowances as may be approved from time to time by the Governing Council. 

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit thirty (30) copies of their Applications and detailed CV highlighting, among others, the following:

• Personal:
  • Name in full
  • Date of birth
  • Place of Birth
  • Age
  • Gender
  • Marital Status
  • Number and Ages of Children (if any)
  • Nationality
  • Town and State of Origin
  • Local Government
  • Senatorial District
  • Contact Address
• Educational Background:
  • Educational Institutions Attended (With Dates)
  • Academic and Professional Qualifications (With dates and Classification)
  • Prizes, Honours. National and international Recognitions.
• Working Experience
• Special Assignments/Community Service
• Commendations
• Membership of Professional Bodies
• Present Employment, Indicating Present Status and Salary
• Publications
• Extra-curricula Activities
• Referees

Each applicant must have Three (3) referees, who are to forward references on them, under confidential cover directly to the Bursar.

All applications should be submitted under confidential cover in sealed envelopes, marked: "Post of Bursar, FUNAAB" and to reach:
The Office of the Registrar,
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta,
P. M. B. 2240, Abeokuta,
Ogun State.

Note: Only applications from candidates shortlised for the interview will be acknowledged.