The University Bursar is the chief financial officer of the university and is responsible for overseeing all financial matters. This role involves managing the university’s budget, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing financial advice to the university’s leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Management: Develop and manage the university’s budget, ensuring that it is aligned with the university’s strategic goals and that resources are allocated effectively.
- Accounting and Reporting: Oversee the university’s accounting and reporting functions, ensuring that financial records are accurate and that financial reports are prepared in accordance with relevant standards.
- Investment Management: Manage the university’s investments, ensuring that they are diversified and generate appropriate returns.
- Risk Management: Develop and implement risk management strategies to protect the university’s financial assets and reputation.
- Compliance: Ensure that the university complies with all relevant financial regulations, including tax laws, accounting standards, and government regulations.
- Financial Planning: Develop long-term financial plans to support the university’s strategic goals.
- External Relations: Represent the university to external stakeholders, including donors, government officials, and the community.
- Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team of financial staff.