Al-Hikmah University Opens Applications for Bursar Position as Current Term Ends March 2026
Al-Hikmah University has announced the opening of applications for the position of Bursar, following the scheduled end of the current Bursar’s tenure on 15 March 2026.
The vacancy, approved by the University Council, is in line with the Al-Hikmah University Law of 2001 (as amended). The Council is inviting qualified, experienced, and reputable finance professionals to apply for the top financial leadership role in the institution.
About Al-Hikmah University
Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, received approval from the Federal Government of Nigeria in January 2005. It is a private, faith-based university built on strong Islamic values, with a clear focus on academic excellence and moral discipline.
The university currently runs undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and has a student population of about 13,000 across multiple faculties and colleges.
Academic disciplines offered include:
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Management Sciences
- Natural and Applied Sciences
- Basic Medical Sciences
- Education
- Law
- Agriculture
- Nursing Sciences
- Computing
- Engineering and Technology
The institution also operates a College of Health Sciences and a Postgraduate School.
Role of the Bursar
The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Al-Hikmah University and reports directly to the University Council and the Vice-Chancellor.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Lead strategies to increase internally generated revenue
- Plan, manage, and supervise the university’s financial system
- Ensure proper control and accountability of funds and records
- Provide expert financial advice on all university transactions
- Carry out duties assigned by the Council or Vice-Chancellor
- Demonstrate strong Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills
Required Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- A good first degree in Accounting or a related discipline from a recognised institution
- Professional accounting qualification such as ICAN, ACA, ACCA, ACMA, or CPA
- A relevant Master’s degree
- Membership of a recognised professional accounting body
- Minimum of 12 years’ post-qualification experience
- At least eight years’ experience in a university environment
- Five years or more in a senior management position
- Service as Deputy Bursar for not less than three years
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Proven integrity, leadership ability, and strong character
- Must not be older than 48 years at the point of resumption
Terms of Appointment
The Bursar will be appointed for a single term of five years. Salary and benefits will be in line with what is obtainable in similar Nigerian universities, as determined by the Governing Council.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to submit ten (10) copies of a formal application letter and curriculum vitae (CV), with photocopies of relevant certificates attached.
The CV must include:
- Full name
- Date and place of birth
- Permanent home address
- Current postal address
- Email address and phone number
- Nationality
- State and Local Government Area
- Marital status
- Number and ages of children
- Schools attended with dates
- Academic and professional qualifications with dates
- Work experience and present position
- Current employer and salary
- Names and addresses of three referees
- Expected date of availability
Applicants must also submit a vision and mission statement for the University Bursary and Al-Hikmah University for the next five years, between 750 and 1,000 words.
Submission Details
Applications should be sent to the Registrar via email:
[email protected]
All applications must be received within six weeks from the date of the advertisement.
Referees’ Reports
Referees are required to send confidential reports on the applicant’s conduct, academic background, and leadership ability to the same email address within the application period.
Only candidates shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process will be contacted
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