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Bursar: Kwame Nkrumah University

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EMPLOYMENT OFFERED

The Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University (KNU) a public university invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following positions;

BURSAR

JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the Finance and Accounting functions of the University in order to ensure transparency, accountability, and value for money.

A. Essential

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • To prepare and monitor budgets and cash flows of the overall income and expenditures of the University.
  • To initiate strategic planning of the resource allocations to the various Schools, Units and Departments.
  • To ensure completeness, accuracy, and validity of University financial information and safeguard of the University assets.
  • To provide timely quarterly and audited annual reports to Management.
  • To advise Management on trends in expenditures and income to ensure that financial decisions are kept in line with budget allocations, expenditure, and income.
  • To ensure the security of transaction documents and enforcing accountability of personnel supervised.
  • To undertake such duties as assigned by Management or Council.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

  • Must have a full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate with at least 5
  • Credits must include the English Language.
  • Must have a Bachelor of Accountancy or full ZICA, ACCA or CIMA and a Master’s Degree in a related field.
  • Must be well vest with government and university operations.
  • Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounts and finance in a reputable institution at the senior level.
  • Must be computer literate.
  • Not less than 35 years of age.
  • Must have good interpersonal skills.
  • Emotional stability and ability to balance the requirements of different stakeholders of the University.
  • Integrity, honesty, ethical values, professional conduct and soberness of character are mandatory requirements.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment. shall be on a fixed-term basis for a period of three (3) years but renewable upon satisfactory performance and at the discretion of management.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Candidates meeting the stated requirements are required to submit their applications comprising the following:

  • Letter of application.
  • Curriculum Vitae.
  • Authenticated copies of academic and professional qualifications including a full grade XII or equivalent certificate.
  • Names and addresses of two (2) professional referees and one (1) character reference.

Applications marked with the “POSITION” of interest must be addressed to:

The Registrar

Kwame Nkrumah University

Munkoyo Street Plot No. 1583

P.O. Box 80404

KABWE

ZAMBIA

Email Address: [email protected]

CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION IS FRIDAY 10TH JANUARY, 2020 AT 17:00 HOURS