Bowen University Job Recruitment (8 Positions)

Applications are invited from suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant II

Location: Iwo, Osun
Department: Bursary

Qualification and Experience

• Possession of a First Degree not less than Second Class Lower Division in Accounting or other relevant Degree (Economics, Finance, Business Administration, etc), obtained from Bowen University or other recognized University plus NYSC Discharged/Exemption Certificate
• Knowledge of IFRS and evidence of registration with any of the following Professional Accounting bodies: ICAN, ACCA, ICAEW, CICMA, ACISA Will be an added advantage.

Job Title: Accountant I

Location: Iwo, Osun
Department: Bursary

Qualifications and Experience

• Possession of a First Degree not less than Second Class Lower Division in Accounting or other relevant Degree (Economics, Finance, Business Administration etc), obtained from Bowen University or other recognized University plus NYSC Discharged/Exemption Certincate.
• Possession of a Master’s Degree in Accounting from Bowen University or any other recognized University plus at least ICAN Foundation professional qualification OR ICAN Skills Examination certificate or professional qualification from any of the following Accounting bodies: ACCA, ICAEW, ACIS and CICMA
• Must have at least Three (3) years cognate experience.

Job Title: Principal Accountant

Location: Iwo, Osun
Department: Bursary

Qualifications and Experience

• Possession of a First Degree not less than Second Class Lower Division in Accounting or other relevant Degree (Economics, Finance, Business Administration etc), obtained from Bowen University or other recognized University plus NYSC Discharged/Exemption Certificate.
• Eight (8) years cognate exposure and possessing the professional qualification of any of the following Accounting bodies: ICAN, ACCA, ICAEW, ACIS, CICMA
• Possession of a Master’s degree with seven (7) years cognate exposure in Accounting from Bowen University or any other recognized university plus ICAN skills examination certificate or proportional qualification from any of the following accounting bodies: ACCA, ICAEW, ACIS and CICMA

Job Title: Internal Auditor II

Location: Iwo, Osun
Department: Internal Audit

Qualifications and Experience

• Possession of a First Degree not less than Second Class Lower in Accounting or other relevant Degree (Economies Finance, Business Administration etc), obtained from Bowen University or other recognized Universities plus NYSC Discharged/Exemption Certificate with evidence of membership of any of the following Professional Accounting Audit bodies:
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN),
  • Association of Certified Corporate Accountants (ACCA)
  • Institutes of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW). Chartered Institutes of Cost Management Accountants (CICMA)
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of IFRS is required.

Job Title: Internal Auditor I

Location: Iwo, Osun
Department: Internal Audit

Qualifications and Experience

• Possession of a First Degree not less than Second Class Lower in Accounting or other relevant degree (Economics, Finance, Business Administration etc), obtained from Bowen University or other recognized Universities plus NYSC Discharged/Exemption Certificate with evidence of membership of any of the following Professional Accounting Audit bodies:
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN),
  • Association of Certified Corporate Accountants (ACCA)
  • Institutes of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW). Chartered Institutes of Cost Management Accountants (CICMA)
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of IFRS is required
• Possession of Master’s Degree in Accounting or other relevant degree (Economics, Finance, Business Administration), from Bowen University or any other recognized University.
• Two (2) years cognate experience.

Job Title: Deputy Director, Internal Audit

Location: Iwo, Osun
Department: Internal Audit

Qualifications and Experience

• Possession of a First Degree not less than Second Class Lower in Accounting or other relevant degree (Economics, Finance, Business Administration etc), obtained from Bowen University or other recognized Universities plus Discharged/Exemption Certificate with evidence of NYSC membership of any of the following Professional Accounting/Audit bodies:
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
  • Association of Certified Corporate Accountants (ACCA), Institutes of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW)
  • Chartered Institutes of Cost Management Accountants (CICMA)
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
  • Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA) will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of IFRS is required
• Twelve (12) years cognate experience.
• Membership of any of the professional Audit/Accounting bodies is mandatory.
• Relevant experience in a tertiary institution shall be an added advantage.

Job Title: Facility Manager

Location: Iwo, Osun

Job Description
The job description includes:

• Cleaning of hostels, lecture halls and offices
• Maintenance of grounds and weeding of the hedge rows (lawn mowing and slashing of field)
• Trimming of flowers and trees pruning
• Fumigation / Pest control of the entire campus
• Herbicide application
• Waste management and septic tank evacuation
• Washing of overhead tanks and water reservoirs
• Desilting of blocked drainages
• And other general maintenance

Qualification and Experience

• All prospective professionals seeking to be appointed should have an excellent track records of facility management in reputable tertiary institution with minimum of five years experience in a similar position.
• Interested professionals capable of excellent service delivery are advised to visit the university for on the spot assessment of facilities on the campus
• Qualified applicant will be directly responsible to the Physical Planning Officer through the Directorate of Estate Management but ultimately to the Vice-Chancellor

Job Title: Chief Security Officer (BUSS 13)

Location: Iwo, Osun

Job Description
The successful candidate would be expected to discharge the following duties:

• Responsible to the Vice-Chancellor on all security matters
• Advises the Vice-Chancellor on regular basis on security matters as it relates to staff and students.
• Advises the Vice-Chancellor on community relations and its security implications
• Responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination of the Security Unit.
• Coordinates the investigation unit, supervises the Senior Security Officer in investigating all cases including security related cases that concern students and staff of the institution.
• Assess and determine cases with serious security implication for quick response and take appropriate actions
• Assign cases for investigation and maintain proper diary of all cases handled by the Unit
• Ensures timely submission of investigation reports.
• Responsible for the maintenance of peace and order in the University Campus.
• Cooperates with other units for effective service delivery
• Ensure the intelligence section provides timely and accurate intelligence and take appropriate actions with such information
• Assess and determine immediate security threats in and around the institution.
• Keep an eye on staff and students as well as maintain a security list of those involved or suspected to be involved in anti- social vices
• Organizes training programmes for the personnel of the Unit
• Coordinates the general supervision, discipline and welfare of Security Staff
• Liaises with State Security Agencies on all security matters and appear before any competent and recognised lawful institution as may be required
• Ensure close liaison with the Director of Student Support Services for effective co-ordination of students’ activities for peace and harmony on campus
• Carries out other duties as may be assigned by the superior officer.

Qualifications and Experience
Candidate most possess the following qualifications:

• A good honours Degree in Security Studies, Peace and Conflicts Studies, Humanities, Social Sciences, Law and Education not below 2nd class Lower Division from a recognized University with at least twelve (12) years cognate experience in a related job
• A Security Personnel not below the rank of Captain or a Superintendent of Police with at least eighteen (18) years experience and other relevant qualifications on the job with evidence of certificate of service.
• Membership of a professional Chartered Security Body will be an added advantage.

Salary and Conditions of Services
Bowen University runs a unique remuneration package, which is similar to what obtains in other tertiary institutions and the University is a fully residential institution. Consequently, it is mandatory for the staff of the University to be resident within Iwo or Ogbomoso, as may be applicable.

Application Closing Date
28th November, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit 10 type-written copies of their Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae, giving information in the following format:

• Personal Data:
  • Full Names: (Surname first in capital, followed by comma and other names not in capital letter except the first letter)
  • Date of Birth
  • Town/Ward
  • Local Government of Origin
  • State of Origin
  • Gender
  • Nationality
  • Religion / Denomination
  • Permanent Home Address
  • Current Home/Postal Address
  • Telephone Number/Whatsapp Number
  • E-mail Address
  • Marital Status
  • Name of Spouse
  • Address of Spouse
  • Telephone Number/Whatsapp Number of Spouse
  • Number of Children with ages
  • Name, Address, and GSM Number of Next of Kin (other than spouse)
• Post Applied For
• Programme Applied Into
• Institutions Attended (with dates)
• Academic Qualification(s) (with dates)
• Professional Qualification(s) and Diploma(s) (with dates)
• Scholarships, Fellowship, and Prizes (with dates in respect of Undergraduate and Postgraduate work only)
• Details of Teaching / Working Experience:
  • Previous Teaching, Administrative and Managerial Work Experience
  • Work Experience at other University (Specify)
  • Course Taught at other Universities following from (b)
  • Graduate study supervision
• Honours and Distinction
• Membership of Learned Societies/Professional Bodies
• Research:
  • Completed
  • In progress
  • Dissertation and Thesis
• Publications:
  • Books already published
  • Chapters in Books already published
  • Articles that have appeared in learned journals
  • Manuscripts accepted for publication
  • Articles that have appeared in Refereed Conference Proceedings
  • Major conferences attended in the last five years with papers Presented
  • Patents
  • Technical Reports
• Grants
• Services to Humanity
• Referees: Names and addresses of three referees (two of whom must be authorities in the candidate’s field of study) who should forward reports directly to the Registrar, Bowen University, Iwo.
• Signature and Date

All Application Letters together with relevant supporting documents and Curriculum Vitae should be submitted in hard copies to:
The Registrar,
Bowen University,
P.M.B. 283, Iwo,
Osun State, Nigeria.
And
Send soft copies to: registrar@bowen.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.