Rivers State University of Science and Technology – The University is located at Nkpolu-
Oroworukwo in Port Harcourt Local Government Area of Rivers State, very close to Port Harcourt metropolis.
The institution is the first University of Science and Technology established in Nigeria in 1980. Its establishment was the culmination of a long and sustained demand for a technological institute in Port Harcourt prior to and following the Report of the Ashby Commission on higher education in Nigeria in 1960.
Job Title: Bursar
Location: Rivers
Experience: 3year
Course of Study: Accounting
Responsibilities
The Bursar who shall head the Bursary Department is the Chief Financial Officer of the University and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day to day administration and control of the financial affairs of the University.
He shall be required to perform among other functions the following:
Income generation for the sustenance and development of the University.
Payments/Settlement of the University’s commitments;
Keeping of Accounts and Accounting records including those of staff and students;
Banking and the handling of banking related transactions;
Staff personal emoluments including the management of loans and advances to staff;
The management of cash, stock and stores in the University;
Insurance of staff and fixed assets as well as allied financial transactions.
Reports and advise to management on financial matters including proposals and budgets for future development and operations of the University, etc.
Qualifications and Requirements
The person for the position of the Bursar is required to possess a minimum of B.Sc degree Second Class Lower Division in Accountancy from a recognized University with at least a minimum of 18 years post qualification experience, plus membership of a recognized and approved professional Accounting Body (ICAN OR ANAN) with evidence of Microsoft certification or its equivalent.
Conditions of Service
Be a person of impeccable character, who is honest and against whom no serious allegation of wrong doing has been proved;
Possess a robust health and demonstrate good public relations.
Be innovative in terms of ideas.
Be not more than 55 years.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above conditions should submit twenty (20) copies of their application accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae duly signed and dated. The Curriculum Vitae must include:
The candidate’s name in full,
Place and date of birth,
Marital status,
Number and age of children,
Academic qualifications,
Administrative and managerial experience,
Membership of academic and professional bodies,
Names and addresses of three references and other relevant information.
All candidates must have three (3) referees who are to forward references on them directly to the Registrar and Secretary to Council. Such reference should be able to attest to the candidate’s capabilities as well as moral uprightness.
All shortlisted candidates may be required to make themselves available for interview on a later date.
Applications are to be submitted under confidential cover in envelopes marked at the upper head corner “Post of Bursar”, to reach the address below:
The Registrar and Secretary to Council,
Rivers State University of Science and Technology,
PMB 5080,
Port Harcourt
Rivers State.
Deadline: 25th May, 2015.
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