About the Role
Adamawa State University, Mubi, the premier state-owned university in Nigeria's North East sub-region, is seeking a dynamic, highly competent, and integrity-driven professional to fill the esteemed position of Bursar. The successful candidate will serve as the Chief Financial Officer of the university, responsible for the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the institution in accordance with laid-down regulations and university laws.
Key Responsibilities- Managing all financial operations, accounting records, and budgetary controls of the university.
- Advising the Vice-Chancellor and the Governing Council on all financial matters and policies.
- Preparing annual budgets, financial statements, and statutory reports for the university.
- Ensuring compliance with government financial regulations, tax laws, and audit requirements.
- Liaising with external bodies, financial institutions, and government agencies on behalf of the university.
- Supervising and mentoring finance department personnel to enhance operational efficiency.
- A minimum of a Second Class Honours degree in Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration from a recognized tertiary institution.
- Must possess relevant professional accounting qualifications such as ACA, FCA, ACCA, ANAN, or equivalent.
- At least 15 years of post-qualification cognate experience, with a minimum of 10 years working in a university environment.
- Must have served at the level of Deputy Bursar or equivalent executive financial leadership role.
- Proven administrative and managerial competence with unimpeachable integrity.
- High proficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and modern financial management software.
- Competitive remuneration package and conditions of service applicable to Principal Officers of Nigerian universities.
- Opportunity to shape the financial future of a leading state-owned institution.
- A supportive and intellectually stimulating academic community.