Bursar Recruitment at The Technical University Ibadan
Employment Nigeria
22-Apr-2017
OYO ,
Accounting
The Technical University Ibadan (Tech-U) founded on the principle of unique innovation, research collaboration, exceptional service, integrity, excellence, and the uplifting of human condition.
POSITION : Bursar
Vision
- Our vision is Global, and we aim to be a world-class institution that is fully grounded in entrepreneurial practices, unique innovation, sustainability science, and commitment to International best practices.
Mission
- Our mission is to cultivate a cadre of technical professionals, with requisite entrepreneurial skills, capable of creating jobs and employment. This will be done by imparting.sound theoretical knowledge, and practical skills in various trades and disciplines to students, In this regard, our focus Is to provide the training and learning environment that produce exceptional graduates who are socially conscious and technically competent.
- Tech-U is committed to offering degree programs of international standard through collaboration with international institutions, among others, while appreciating the need for a phased development to reach the desired goal through such international partnership.
Description
- The Bursar shall assist the Vice-Chancellor in the Management of the Finances and Material Assets of the University.
- The right candidate should also have the ability to develop linkages with external communities to support the needs of the University, Candidate for this key management position must be a person of vision, proven professional distinction, management ability, integrity and transparency in private and public life.
The candidate shall:
- Develop and operate the University budget and providing the University with data necessary for informed financial decisions;
- Will serve as Resource Manager in every respect dealing with fund - raising, investments and providing financial outlays of all University operations;
- Must demonstrate competence in the management of financial resources;
Responsibilities
- Manages and administers the University’s strategic resource planning system and electronic billing system in preparation for billing of students
- Coordinates the integration of the University’s resource planning system into electronic billing process of all student financial assistance programs including Federal, State and Institutional assistances.
- Coordinates tuition payment plans for parents and students.
- Maintains records and on-line computer system for students’ accounts.
- Provides debt counseling to students and parents.
- Administers the meal plan programs including billing, transfer, and refund procedures.
- Supervises the cash management process in the collection of all revenue including receipt and deposit; data entry of all payments and service transfer invoices against student accounts and.
- Maintains accurate records of cash receipts. Cash includes currency, checks, money orders and credit card transactions.
- Refunds payments due to student withdrawals, overpayment, academic dismissal, departure from residence hail, cancellation of meal plan, etc.
- Supervises the collection efforts for all past due university charges and assignment of receivables to contracted collection agency.
- Complies with government regulations regarding delinquent and uncollectible accounts.
- Refers seriously delinquent accounts to collection agency.
- Establishes repayment plans for borrowers and transmits accounts receivable information through services of a contracted computer billing operation.
- Establishes policies and procedures to ensure positive, effective and open relationships with all clients of the Bursar Office including students, parents, faculty and administrators.
- Develops and maintains the budget for the Bursar Office, including all personnel, equipment and supplies.
- Supervises full-time and part-time professional staff and full-time support staff.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities related to those enumerated above which do not alter the basic level of responsibility of the position.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a Master degree in Finance, Accounting, Business administration or a related field.
- Minimum ten years’ experience in funds and financial resources management.
- Professional qualification should include any of the followings: ACCA, ICAN, CPA, CMA
- Experience in the management of student financial services in a public institution of higher education and knowledge of automated student record in a complex resource planning system and financial accounting systems.
- Familiarity with the Nigerian and American tax codes.
How To Apply
Candidates are requested to submit two page statement, Resume which should including names and addresses of three (3) referees with cover letter and sent electronically to:thetechnicaluniversity@oyostate.gov.ng and hard copy to :
Room 012,
Office of The Governor,
State Government Secretariat,
Agodi, Ibadan,
Oyo State.
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