Job for University Bursar Via Box & Cedar-Osun, NIGERIA

Box & Cedar is an HR Consulting Firm. We believe in the power of people and exploiting it to the maximum because we know that people are the greatest assets of any organisation.

ob Title: BURSAR- UNIVERSITY
Location: Osun, NIGERIA

Job Description: 

  • The Bursar shall be the Chief Financial Officer of the University
  • He/She is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the University
  • Provides expert advice on issues relating to investments, revenue generation, as well as disbursement of funds
  • Oversees all finance, accounting, reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and internal control procedures
  • Oversees treasury, resource mobilization, fundraising, sponsorship, grants, subventions, endorsement drive
  • Oversees revenue generation activities, tax and corporate insurance functions of the University
  • Exercises professional oversight function over all Accounting staff.

 Minimum Qualification: 

  • possess a good University Degree with a minimum of Second Class (Honours) in Accounting or related disciplines
  • must be a fellow/member of any of the recognized professional bodies, like ICAN, ICAEW, ACCA, ICMA or AICPA.
  • must have garnered at least fifteen (15) years relevant post-qualification experience with a minimum of ten (10) years at management level.
  • Working experience in the University system,possession of a higher degree and a certified and working knowledge of IFRS will be added advantages. The candidate should not be more than 55 years

Knowledge & Skills: 

  • Accountancy and financial skills
  • A high level of computer literacy with experience of using Word for Windows, Excel spreadsheets and databases, Email and internet
  • Outstanding leadership qualities who can inspire and motivate subordinates to achieve corporate goals
  • High integrity and moral standard, God-fearing, appreciates and acts on merit
  • A clear vision for the development of the University and ready to implement the vision of the University
  • Excellent interpersonal relations and communication skills
  • Focused and innovative with a track record of leading change
  • Must have an enviable record in fundraising, resource and revenue mobilisation, sponsorship and endorsement drive manager working with other arms of the University to ensure financial stability.
  • Excellent physical and mental health

Job Type:  Full Time

Experience:  15 years of which 10 years must be at a management level
Closing Date:  2015-05-08

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