Bursar at Redeemer University January, 2025

The Position of the Bursar

• The Bursar shall be the Chief Financial 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.
• The candidate shall subscribe and be a believer in the vision, mission and core values of the University and will work toward the realisation of its objectives.
• He/she shall live an exemplary God-fearing ife and comportment worthy of emulation by staff and students.
• The Bursar is a Principal Officer of the University and, from time to time, provides expert advice on issues relating to investments, revenue generation, and disbursement of funds.
• The Bursar will oversee all finance, accounting, reporting and internal control procedures, forecasting, budgeting, treasury, resource mobilisation, fundraising, sponsorship, grants, subventions, endorsement drive, revenue generation activities, tax and insurance functions of the University.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• A minimum of Second Class (Honours) Lower Division in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration from a recognised university.
• Membership and Fellowship of a recognised professional accounting body such as ICAN, ACCA, or ANAN
• At least fifteen (15) years of post-qualification experience, ten (10) years of which should be post-professional experience, including a minimum of four (4) years as a Deputy Burser in a university setting
• Demonstrated finance and fund management capabilities to ensure effective resource utilisation and financial sustainability
• A higher degree and certified working knowledge of IFRS will be considered added advantages.
• Must be under 60 years of age at the time of assumption of office.

Specifically, the candidate is expected to be a person with:

• Outstanding leadership qualities who can inspire and motivate subordinates to achieve corporate goals.
• God-fearing, high integrity and moral standard. Someone who appreciates and acts on merit. A clear vision for the development of the University and readiness to implement the vision.
• Excellent interpersonal relations
• Focused and innovative, with a track record of leading change
• Excelent physical and mental health.
• A high level of computer literacy, that is, proficiency in using Microsoft Office packages and accounting software.

Core Values:

• To achieve the Mission, the University is guided by the following core values as the ‘LIFE PIE Loyalty to the Vision, Mission and Community Covenant of the University
• Integrity in all our conduct and dealings
• Faithfulness to God, Humanity and the ideals of the University
• Excellence is paramount in all our deliverables to ensure the highest qualities
• Passion for, and commitment to selfless and sacrificial service
• Innovation and creativity to provide solutions to societal needs
• Entrepreneurship ecosystem that fosters business development skills and self-reliance.

Terms and Conditions of Service

• The appointment shall be for a single term of five years.
• Redeemer’s University pays an enhanced remuneration package applicable to the post of Bursar in Nigerian Federal Universities.

Interested and qualified candidates should prepare their applications in twenty-five (25) copies, accompanied by 25 copies of the candidate’s Curriculum Vitae duly signed and dated, photocopies of credentials and supporting documents. The CV should be presented in the following order:

• Name (underline Surname)
• Place and Date of Birth
• Nationality/State of Origin
• Marital Status/Number and Ages of Children
• Postal/Contact Address (with Phone No. and Email Address)
• Name and Address of Spouse
• Name and Address of Next of Kin
• Post Desired
• Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
• Academic and Professional Qualifications
• Membership of Professional Bodies
• Distinctions and Awards
• Work Experience with Full Details of Former and Present Positions
• Current Position and Date of Last Promotion/Appointment/Regrading
• Current Salary and Status/Grade Level
• Important Learned Conferences/Workshops/Courses Attended with details on Paper Presentation.
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Names and Addresses of three Referees.
• Proposed date of availability for duty if selected.

Applications and supporting documentation are to be forwarded under confidential cover in a sealed envelope marked at the upper left-hand corner “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF BURSAR” and addressed to:

The Registrar,

Redeemer’s University,

PMB 230,

Ede, Osun State,

Nigeria.

Note

• The candidate should request their three (3) referees to forward their confidential report on the candidate’s character, administrative and managerial abilities directly to the Registrar (using the above address). The envelope should be marked at the left-hand comer “Referee’s report for the post of Bursar.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further.