BURSAR AT GREENLAND UNIVERSITY | BURSAR JOBS IN TARABA

About Company:

Greenland University, Jalingo is the first private university established in Taraba State, Nigeria. Founded by the former Acting Governor of Taraba State, Senator Sani Abubakar Danladi, the institution operates under the motto "Knowledge for Self-Reliance

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly distinguished, ethically upright, and financially astute Bursar to serve as the Chief Financial Officer of our institution in Jalingo. As a Principal Officer, the Bursar is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor and the Governing Council for the day-to-day financial administration of the university. This role demands a seasoned financial leader who will oversee budget planning, treasury management, financial reporting, and the strategic mobilization of resources while enforcing absolute compliance with public sector accounting standards.

Requirements:

Strategic Financial Management & Treasury

• Chief Financial Advisory: Serve as the chief adviser to the Vice-Chancellor and Governing Council on all financial matters, resource allocation, and long-term fiscal strategies.

• Treasury & Cash Flow: Oversee the university’s bank accounts, investment portfolios, and cash flow operations, ensuring optimal liquidity and capital preservation.

• Asset & Fund Management: Manage the institution's recurrent and capital expenditure budgets, endowment funds, research grants, and internally generated revenue (IGR).

Budgeting, Reporting & Compliance

• Budget Architecture: Lead the preparation, consolidation, and defense of the university's annual operating budgets in alignment with strategic development plans.

• Financial Reporting: Prepare consolidated, audit-ready statutory financial statements and reports in strict compliance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).

• Audit & Internal Controls: Coordinate both internal and external audit exercises, implement robust financial internal control mechanisms, and completely eliminate fiscal leakages.

Regulatory Engagement & Administration

• Statutory Compliance: Enforce compliance with the National Universities Commission (NUC) financial benchmarks, Federal/State tax laws, and university financial regulations.

• Payroll & Pensions: Oversee the flawless processing of staff payroll, statutory deductions, pensions, and third-party financial obligations.

• Departmental Leadership: Provide strategic direction, mentorship, and performance oversight to all professional staff within the University Bursary.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education & Professional Licensing

• Academic Credentials: Possession of a good Honours Degree (BSc) or higher in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a closely related quantitative discipline from a recognized university.

• Professional Certification: Mandatory current membership and valid licensing from a recognized professional accounting body, such as:

  • Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)

  • Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN)

  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Documents to: recruitment@glu.edu.ng using the Job Position as the subject of the email.

Application Documents
Applicants must submit:

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Personal details (DOB, origin, contact info, etc.)
• Academic & professional qualifications
• List of publications (where applicable)
• Statement of Vision (max 1,000 words)
• Three (3) referees. 
• Referees must send confidential reports directly on behalf of the candidate.

Important Information and Notice

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Candidates must demonstrate alignment with global best practices.