Job Title:Bursar THE PERSON: The Candidate for the post shall be visionary, a person of high integrity and moral character with excellent interpersonal skills. She/he must be able to instil confidence in others and command the loyalty and respect of people. She/he must fully understand the complexity of the University system and must be able to effectively utilize its human resources to attain a world class financial system. She/he must enjoy good physical and mental health and must be ICT literate. In addition, she/he must be able to provide good professional leadership and on-the-job proficiency training to the Bursary staff. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Bursar shall be the Chief Finance Officer of the University and shall be responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the day-to-day financial administration and control of the financial affairs of the University. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must: possess a good honours degree in Accounting, Economics, Financial Management from recognised tertiary institutions possess professionally recognized Accountancy qualifications, e.g. ICAN, ACMA, ACA, CPA, ACCA, CNA. Possession of a higher degree will be an added advantage. The candidate should have at least fifteen (15) years post-honours degree and ten (10) years post-professional qualification experience. In addition, the candidate must be holding the position of Deputy Bursar in a University or equivalent in a comparable institution, with at least three years in the post. be computer literate and must be conversant with accounting and auditing software. Be free from financial embarrassment and enjoy good physical and mental health. be below the age of 60 years at the point of assumption of duty. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE: The successful candidate shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years in line with Universities Miscellaneous Act 2012 and on such terms and conditions applicable to Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined by appropriate University Laws and the Governing Council. How to apply; Interested candidates are required to submit twenty five (25) copies of their Curriculum Vitae, certificates and other relevant credentials which should contain among other things: 1. Name in full (Surname first in capital letters) 2. Date and Place of Birth 3. Nationality 4. State of origin 5. Permanent home address 6. Present Postal Address 7. Marital Status 8. Number and Ages of Children 9. Educational Institutions attended with Dates and Qualification Obtained including membership/fellowship of relevant professional bodies, if any 10. Work Experience including full details of former and present posts with dates. 11. List of Publications if any. 12. Other Relevant activities outside current employment Major professional achievements, contributions including awards received if any 14. In addition, interested applicants are requested to submit a statement of his/her vision of FUTA for the next five years. 15. Names and addresses of three (3) referees. The nominated referees should be requested to forward their reference report on them under separate and confidential cover direct to: The Registrar, Federal University of Technology, Akure P. M. B. 704 Akure, Ondo State All applications should reach the University not later than six weeks from the date of this publication. Deadline:08/08/2013
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