DEPUTY BURSAR – ENTERPRISES – Midlands State University (MSU) 137 views

VACANCY

POSITION: DEPUTY BURSAR – ENTERPRISES

The Deputy Bursar- Enterprises position is a senior role in the University and plays a key part in the financial management of University’s resources. With a large span of control, the position has a dual reporting system; functionally to the University Bursar and administratively to the Executive Director-Enterprises.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Development and enforcement of internal controls and systems.
Investment analysis, market research and recommending investment options of University funds
Contributing to the preparation of Annual Financial Statements.
Preparing year-end audit schedules and attending to audit queries.
Production of monthly management accounts, monthly KPIs and monthly management reports
Financial analysis, performance measurement of the University Farms, Printing Press, Clothing Units, Construction Activities and Chemical Manufacturing operations.
Training and supervising junior staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

A first degree in Accounting or Finance
A Commerce related Master’s Degree such as MBA, MComm.
Fully completed professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CA, or CIS
Membership of recognised Professional Accounting body.
A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in application of internal controls in a medium to large organisation preferable in a university set-up. Two of these years should have been in a supervisory role.

ATTRIBUTES

A mature professional with the ability to handle wide range of internal and external customers
Should be self-motivated and results driven
Should be able to work within deadlines and willingness to work beyond normal hours
Be a person of unquestionable ethical standing