Tuesday, August 2, 2011

VACANCY FOR THE POSITION OF BURSAR, UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, MAKURDI

UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE
P.M.B. 2373 MAKURDI, NIGERIA
(OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR)


INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT OF VACANCY FOR THE POSITION OF BURSAR, UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, MAKURDI.
The position of Bursar of the University of Agriculture, Makurdi (UAM) will become vacant on Wednesday, 14th December 2011 in line with UAM statue Universities (miscellaneous provision) Decree 1993 No. 1 Section 7(1) and the condition and scheme of service of Senior Staff (2004), council has approved that the position of Bursar be advertised.
Applications are therefore invited fro suitably qualified candidates for the post of Bursar, university of agriculture, Makurdi.

COMPUTER LITERACY: Candidate must possess evidence of computer literacy and a demonstrable ability in the use of computer and access to the Internet.

HEALTH: The applicant must enjoy good health to be able to endure the rigors of the duties of the Bursar

DUTIES: 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.

DURATION OF THE APPOINTMENT: The appointment is for 5 years first instance and may be renewed for the second term of 5 ears based on satisfactory performance.
Other conditions are also provided for Bursar in the Federal Universities of Nigeria and as may be reviewed by competent authorities from time to time.

BURSAR:
SALARY: Consolidated

QUALIFICATION:
The candidate must possess a Bachelor of Science / Higher national diploma in Accountancy and should be a member of any of the following recognized professional accounting bodies:

Association of national Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN)
Institute of Cost and Management Accountants
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountants
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
Association of Certified Accountants

AGE: The applicant must be below the age of 55years at the point of assumption of duty.
EXPERIENCE: Candidates must have 18 years post qualification experience, 10 years of which must be in a Senior Management position.
Candidate must be academically alert and professionally competent with the capability to set up an accounting system that will emphasize productivity and accountability among other things
The bursar will be expected to give good professional leadership and on the job proficiency training to the Bursary staff.



METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates are required to forward their applications in 15 copies with photocopies of their certificates and relevant credentials and detailed CV indicating:
Full names
Date and place of birth
Permanent address
Marital status
Nationality
Number and ages of children
Educational institutions attended with dates and qualification obtained including membership/fellowship of relevant professional bodies if any
Work experience and position held with dates
Present employer, post and salary
List of publications if any
Other relevant activities outside current employment
Major professional achievements, contributions including awards received if any
Names and addresses of 3 referees – one of whom should be professionally competent to assess the applicant. (The referees should be requested to forward their references direct to the chancellor, university of Agriculture, Makurdi to reach him on or before 19 September, 2011.
All applications should be addressed to

The Vice-Chancellor
University of Agriculture
P.M.B. 2373 Makurdi,
Benue State, Nigeria
To reach him on or before 19th September, 2011

Only applications of those who may be shortlisted for interview will be acknowledge

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