Bursar

About the Role

• The Bursar is a Principal Officer and 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.
• By virtue of this position, the Bursar should be able to co-ordinate the development and upgrading of the University's strategic plans and to ensure the development and update of the University's financial management plans.
• The Bursar should also be able to co-ordinate the preparation of periodic income and expenditure, balance sheet and cash flow estimates and consolidation where necessary.
• The holder of the office shall ensure that accurate records are maintained of all assets and liabilities held by the University and be able to monitor monthly income and expenditure and balance sheet variances against the budgets, among other schedules.
• The Bursar should provide the University Management and the Governing Council with appropriate advice on all the institution's financial transactions while ensuring compliance with extant financial regulations.

Requirements
The candidate must possess the following qualifications / skills:

• Possess a good honours Degree in Accounting (minimum of Second Class Lower Division) from a recognized institution;
• Have minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant post-qualification experience in the University system;
• iHave at least five (5) years experience as a Deputy Bursar in a recognized University;
• Possess professional qualification of ICAN / ACA / ACMA / ANAN;
• Possess certification in Information, Communication Technology and can proficiently use relevant accounting software;
• Have national and international exposure through trainings and workshops;
• Show strong evidence of managerial skill and leadership in financial management and potential to develop sustainable pathways for revenue generation;
• Be not more than 60 years old by January 27, 2027.

Tenure and Conditions of Service

• The Bursar shall hold office on such terms and conditions as specified in the Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun Establishment Act 2023 and the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1993, as amended, and as applicable to Nigerian Federal Universities, as may be determined by the Federal Government from time to time.

Application Closing Date
5th October, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty-five (25) copies of their Applications accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae containing the following information:

• Full Name
• Place and Date of Birth
• State of Origin and Local Government Area
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• Contact Address (Including Telephone Number(s) and E-Mail Address)
• Institutions Attended (With Dates)
• Academic Qualifications Obtained (With Dates)
• Professional Qualifications
• Awards, Honours, Recognitions and Commendations
• Detailed Work Experience
• Membership of Professional Bodies
• Conferences / Workshops Attended with Dates
• Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees (Who Should Be Requested to Forward Their Reports Under Confidential Cover to the Registrar Not Later Than the Closing Date of This Application)
• Signature and Date.

All applications are to be sealed, addressed, and submitted under Confidential Cover, with the envelope marked “BURSAR” to:
The Registrar and Secretary to Council,
Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun,
Km 10, Ora Road,
Ila-Orangun, Osun State,
Nigeria.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interaction with the Joint Council and Senate Selection Board.

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