Bursar

Job title : Bursar

Job Location : Adamawa Deadline : November 02, 2026 Quick Recommended Links

• Jobs by Location
• Job by industries
• Career Advice

Job Description

• The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer and heads and coordinates the Bursary Department, responsible to the Rector for the day-to-day effective management, control, accounting and reporting of all the financial resources of the College.
• The Bursar coordinates the preparation and implementation of the annual budget, coordinates collection of all revenues including IGR, maintains proper books of account and financial records, assets register, ensures safe custody and disbursement of funds, prepares periodic financial statements and reports, and liaises with internal and external auditors.
• The Bursar ensures compliance with the Procurement Act and Financial Regulations, advises the Rector and Council on financial matters, and enforces financial discipline and internal controls.

Qualifications & Experience
Candidates applying for this post must possess:

• Academic Qualification: A good honors degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) (Minimum of Second-Class lower Division) in Accountancy or Finance from a recognized institution.
• Professional Certification: Must possess recognized professional accounting qualifications (e.g., ICAN, ANAN).
• Experience: A minimum of 15 years' post-qualification cognate experience in a tertiary Institution.
• Rank: Must not be below the rank of Deputy Bursar or equivalent in a tertiary institution for at least 3 years on the rank.
• Age Limit: Shall not be a person above 60 years of age at the time of assumption of Office as the Bursar of the College.
• Candidate should possess basic information communication technology (ICT) skills.
• Health: Must be of good physical and mental health.

Qualities:

• All Candidates must be morally sound, of impeccable character and not be likely to pursue racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest.

Terms of Appointment & Conditions of Service
Tenure:

• The appointment is for a period of four (4) years from the date of appointment and shall be eligible for re-appointment for another term of four (4) years and no more.

Remuneration

• The salary is consolidated and the appointee shall enjoy allowances as may be approved by the governing Council of the College from time to time.