James Hope University, located in Lekki, Lagos, is committed to the highest standards of international education. We aspire to integrate global models of academic excellence to advance the knowledge economy, further innovations and breakthroughs, and rapidly propel the economic and sociocultural lives of humanity. Through strategic partnerships with leading global academic institutions and crucial enablers, JHU is launching its School of Business, one distinguished by academic excellence and cutting-edge formation of future professionals. Funding of JHU is robust.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

The Bursar will be a Principal Officer of the university and serve as the university's, directly responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the management and control of the finances of the University.
S/he serves as advisor to the Vice-Chancellor on finance-related matters, coordinates the development of the University's financial management plans, and coordinates the preparation of periodic income and expenditure statements, balance sheets, cash flow estimates and ensures compliance with State and Federal tax laws.
S/he provides important support in not only safeguarding the resources of the university but also in identifying opportunities to safely invest, augment and enhance the university's financial resources.
S/he provides leadership in ensuring the keeping and maintenance of accurate records of all assets and liabilities held by the University, amongst other responsibilities.
Qualifications and Requirements

The ideal candidate for the position of Bursar must be in possession of Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or any related field
In addition, the applicant must possess at least one of the following professional Accounting qualifications: ANAN, ACA, CIMA, CPA, ACCA, or ICAN
S/he must have at least Seven (7) years post-graduation experience
The appointee must demonstrate appropriate financial management skills, as well as certification in IFRS Evidence of success with automating financial and accounting reporting systems will be a significant advantage.
Application Closing Date
15th January, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letters to: hr@jhu.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.