APPLY FOR | Bursar at Azman University, Kano

Azman University, Kano obtained its provisional license to operate as a Private University on 15th May, 2023. The University is deeply committed to realizing its dream of a world-class status where research and innovations are the order of the day. Her philosophy is strictly guided by the desire to raise problem solvers for the nation through the production of highly skilled and motivated graduates. This informed the decision of the Governing Council to recruit carefully selected and competent Management Staff with commendable pedigree and international flavor for academic disciplines to ensure that the students are given the best attention and proper guidance throughout their stay at Azman University.

The vision of Azman University is to be a world-class institution for human capital development, innovation, and research in health sciences, social and management sciences, agriculture, engineering, aviation, arts, and humanities. The mission of Azman University is ‘to produce highly skilled and sought-after graduates and professionals through innovative research and education, using state-of-the-art technologies.

Having received the necessary approval from the Federal Executive Council, Azman University Governing Council hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Kano
Employment type: Full Time

Responsibilities

• The University Bursar is a Principal Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of the university: responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the university.
• He/she shall provide the university management with appropriate advice and support for all the institutions financial transactions, including investments.

Requirements

• Prospective candidate must hold a good Bachelor of Science (honors) Degree in Accounting or any other relevant Degree from a recognized university.
• Such candidate must not be above 60 years of age on assumption
  of duty, and competent in relevant accounting software(s).
• In addition, he/she must be a full member of at least one of the following professional bodies:
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
    Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN):
• The applicant must have a minimum of 15 years cognate experience and at least 10 years of which must have been spent in the university system.

Terms and Conditions of Service
The Bursar shall hold office on such terms and conditions as may be specified in his/her instrument of appointment.

Application Closing Date
3rd August, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications, Curriculum Vitae, candidate’s Statement of Vision for the University for the next five years in not more than 1000 words and all other necessary credentials as attachment in PDF format to: careers@azmanuniversity.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
And
Candidates are also required to submit fifteen (15) hard copies of their Applications, Curriculum Vitae and necessary credentials under confidential cover in a sealed envelope marked “Post of Bursar, Azman University, Kano” to:
Azman Group of Companies Head Office,
341, Mariri-kate Jido, Along Maiduguri Road,
Kano State, Nigeria.

Format of Curriculum Vitae
The following format should be used for preparation of Curriculum Vitae:

• Full name with surname capitalized
• Date of birth, town and state of origin
• Nationality
• Current postal address (including GSM number and email address)
• Permanent home town address
• Marital status
• Institutions attended with dates
• Academic qualifications (degrees with classes-copies of certificates to be enclosed)
• Teaching, research, administrative and managerial experience
• Academic distinction
• Membership of academic and professional bodies
• Scholarly publications, the link to Google Scholar, ORCID, SCOPUS and Research Gate
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees who should be able to attest to the candidate’s academic and managerial abilities as well as his/her moral character and uprightness.

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Note

• Only qualified candidates will be requested to make themselves available for interview with the Selection Committee of the Governing Council.
• Referees should be contacted by each candidate to submit signed electronic copies of confidential report in PDF format to the same email address stated above.