Bursar at Al-Hikmah UniversityAL-HIKMAH UNIVERSITY, ILORIN-NIGERIA was established in 2005 by the Abdur-Raheem Oladimeji Islamic Foundation (AROIF), Nigeria. The University came into existence via the granting of License to operate as a Conventional Private University by the Federal Government of Nigeria License No. 010 on 7th January, 2005. It commenced academic activities during the 2005/2006 academic session with 70 students spreading across the three (3) take-off Colleges: Humanities, Management Sciences and Natural Sciences. By the beginning of the 2012/2013 academic session, Al-Hikmah University could showcase four (4) colleges with the addition of College of Education to the previous colleges. By that time, the population of students was about three thousand (3000).
Al-Hikmah University stands out among Nigerian universities as a private conventional university with a well-articulated mission of promoting both academic and moral excellence for the good of the Nigerian nation in particular and for furthering the course of humanity in general.
The overall goal of the University is summed up in its motto: "Learning for Wisdom and Morality”. The curriculum of our Noble Institution is geared towards promoting academic excellence and also ensuring moral and spiritual uprightness of our youths, most especially in the face of the imposing vicious challenges posed to humanity at large at the wake of the 21st Century.
Not only this, we are poised to contribute to the economic growth of the nation through offering employment opportunities to all, irrespective of political, social, religious, gender, racial or ethnic affiliations. From its inception to date, the institution has continued to grow and develop in its quantity and quality of human, physical and material resources.Duties of the Bursar
The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the University and shall be responsible to the Council and the Vice-Chancellor for the management of the University’s finances.
Key responsibilities include:
Driving aggressive, internally generated revenue for the University.
Planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling the financial system of the University.
Performing other duties as may be assigned by the Council or Vice-Chancellor.
Advising and supporting the institution on all financial transactions.
Demonstrating proficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants for the position must:
Possess a good first degree in Accounting or related disciplines from a recognized institution, plus relevant professional qualifications such as ICAN, ACA, ACCA, ACMA, or CPA.
Hold a relevant Master’s degree from a recognized institution of higher learning.
Be a member of a recognized professional accounting body.
Have a minimum of 12 years post-qualification experience, including at least eight years in the university system, with not less than five years in a top leadership position.
Have served as Deputy Bursar for at least three years.
Show evidence of continuous mandatory professional development.
Possess impeccable character, integrity, transparency, accountability, and strong managerial ability.
Not be above 48 years of age at the time of assumption of duty.
Terms and Conditions of Service
The Bursar shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years only, subject to the terms and conditions stated in the letter of appointment. The remuneration and other conditions of service are attractive and comparable to those obtainable in most Nigerian universities, as determined by the Governing Council from time to time.
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