Position: Internal Auditor

Location: Wigwe University, Isiokpo, Rivers State

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary:

Wigwe University is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Internal Auditor to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes within the university.

Key Responsibilities:

· Conduct financial and operational audits to assess compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

· Identify risks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement in university operations.

· Develop and implement audit plans, ensuring adherence to best practices.

· Prepare audit reports with findings and recommendations for management.

· Monitor the implementation of corrective actions and improvements.

· Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records.

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.

· Professional certification (e.g., ICAN, ACCA, CIA) is an advantage.

· Minimum of 5 years of relevant auditing experience.

· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.

· Excellent communication and report-writing abilities.

· Proficiency in accounting and audit software.

· A resident of Rivers State would be ideal

Position: Registrar

Location: Wigwe University, Isiokpo, Rivers State

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary:

Wigwe University is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Registrar to join our team. The Registrar will support the Vice Chancellor in providing strategic and operational leadership for the University’s academic administration. The successful candidate will assist in overseeing student records, admissions, examinations, senate matters, and other regulatory and administrative services.

This role demands a proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized individual with strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Vice Chancellor in managing the Registry and ensuring efficient delivery of academic administrative services.
• Coordinate the implementation of academic policies and procedures in line with NUC and other regulatory guidelines.
• Supervise the management of student records, including admissions, registration, examinations, and graduation processes.
• Provide administrative support to the University Senate and its committees, ensuring accurate documentation and follow-up.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of digital solutions for registry operations.
• Ensure compliance with data protection laws and uphold the integrity and confidentiality of academic records.
• Mentor and supervise registry staff, promoting professional development and operational excellence.
• Act as Registrar when delegated and represent the University at external meetings as required.
• Participate in strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives within the University.

Requirements:

• A good honours degree from a recognized university; possession of a master’s degree will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant administrative experience in a reputable university or tertiary institution, with at least 5 years in a senior management position.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian educational system.
• Demonstrated knowledge of university governance, academic regulations, and higher education policies.
• Excellent leadership, planning, and organizational skills.
• Strong IT proficiency, especially in student information systems and data management tools.
• Membership in relevant professional bodies (e.g., NIM, CIPM, ANUPA) is an added advantage.

Application closes 18/08/2025.

Position: Senior Administrative Officer

Location: Wigwe University, Isiokpo, Rivers State

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary:

The Senior Administrative Officer, Administration is a senior officer responsible for administrative services in the University. The office reports to and advises the Vice Chancellor on all matters pertaining to the management and operation of general administrative services functions. The SAO is fiscally responsible for budgeting and executing the Wigwe University System’s capital appropriations.

The role serves as the senior officer responsible for providing leadership and management to administrative services units. The University Administrative Services Units including Physical Planning Unit, University Clinic, Community Relations, Employee Relations and student recruitment division as well as other Wigwe University support services.

The below job specifications notwithstanding, the VC may assign other responsibilities to the holder of this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides overarching leadership for Physical Planning, Power generator and Water supply, Community Relations, Student Recruitment, University Clinic and Employee Relations units within the university.
• Ensures compliance with the University’s institutional mission by establishing goals and objectives, reviewing and approving departmental plans, designing systems of effective control to achieve expected outcomes, and evaluating progress towards goal accomplishment in the Administrative Services Division.
• As resources permit, ensures the prompt and effective delivery of essential administrative services by organizing the various units and sub-units in a logical, non-duplicative and effective manner that best meets the work requirements of the division and the needs of the University, monitoring workloads throughout the division and prioritizing staffing needs accordingly.
• Promotes a positive image and maintains harmonious external relations for the University by communicating and interfacing with city, state, and other governmental officials in matters relating to administrative services and representing the vice chancellor and the University in various community, state and regional activities designed to promote the Wigwe University brand and mission, and higher education in general.
• Encourages high morale and the delivery of quality, customer-focused information and services by the departments, units and employees of the Administrative Services Division by employing a leadership style that motivates employees to accomplish established goals and objectives in a collegial, self-motivating manner.
• Facilitates a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
• Issuing guidance and assuming budgetary responsibility for the Administrative Services Division, coordinating the development of annual budgets by the various departments, and maintaining executive authority over all departmental budgets within the Administrative Services Division.
• Supervises the directors/heads of administrative units within the Administrative Services Division.

Requirements:

• A Degree/master’s degree in management.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a senior administrative leadership role.
• Member of reputable and career professional bodies
• Knowledge of office and clerical procedures and methods, including telephone communications, office systems and record keeping.
• Knowledge of correspondence, including style and format of letters, memoranda, and reports, and the ability to produce such correspondence.
• Knowledge of filing and records management to include control of documents, retrieval of records, and transfer and storage of documents.
• Knowledge of college policies and procedures is preferable.
• Skill in use of Microsoft Office applications to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated skills public administration, personnel and accounting management, supervision and training
• Evidence of business management, supervision and facilities management.

Application closes 25/08/2025.

Professor of Accounting / Information Systems / Business Analytics / FinTech
College: College of Management and Social Sciences
Position Type: Full-Time
About the Role
Wigwe University seeks an outstanding academic leader to serve as Professor in Accounting, Information Systems or Business Analytics, or Financial Technology. This is a senior-level appointment suited for distinguished scholars with global recognition in teaching, research, and industry collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
• Drive curriculum innovation and shape world-class academic programs.
• Lead high-impact research, ensuring publications in top-tier international journals.
• Mentor faculty, foster a vibrant research culture, and supervise doctoral students.
• Build strategic partnerships with industry leaders, professional bodies, and funding agencies.
• Contribute to academic governance, policy development, and institutional growth.
Qualifications
• PhD in Accounting, Information Systems/Business Analytics, or FinTech.
• ACA/ICAN Certification (for Accounting applicants).
• At least 10 years post-PhD academic or industry experience with a record of scholarly excellence.
• Proven track record of securing competitive research funding.
• Recognition as a leader in your field with evidence of professional memberships and service.

Associate Professor of Accounting / Information Systems / Business Analytics / FinTech
College: College of Management and Social Sciences
Position Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We invite applications for the position of Associate Professor in Accounting, Information Systems or Business Analytics, or Financial Technology. This position is ideal for ambitious scholars who have demonstrated research excellence and are poised for greater leadership responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver innovative teaching and contribute to curriculum development.
• Conduct impactful research and publish in respected journals.
• Supervise postgraduate research projects and mentor junior colleagues.
• Build academic and industry partnerships to advance knowledge exchange.
• Actively contribute to departmental leadership and university committees.
Qualifications
• PhD in a relevant field.
• ACA/ICAN Certification (for Accounting applicants).
• At least 7 years post-PhD experience in academia or industry.
• Strong record of publications and evidence of research funding or collaboration.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and engagement with professional bodies.
Why Join Wigwe University?
Be part of a transformative African university that integrates academic rigor, innovation, and industry relevance in shaping the next generation of leaders.

Associate Professor of Accounting / Information Systems / Business Analytics / FinTech
College: College of Management and Social Sciences
Position Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We invite applications for the position of Associate Professor in Accounting, Information Systems or Business Analytics, or Financial Technology. This position is ideal for ambitious scholars who have demonstrated research excellence and are poised for greater leadership responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver innovative teaching and contribute to curriculum development.
• Conduct impactful research and publish in respected journals.
• Supervise postgraduate research projects and mentor junior colleagues.
• Build academic and industry partnerships to advance knowledge exchange.
• Actively contribute to departmental leadership and university committees.
Qualifications
• PhD in a relevant field.
• ACA/ICAN Certification (for Accounting applicants).
• At least 7 years post-PhD experience in academia or industry.
• Strong record of publications and evidence of research funding or collaboration.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and engagement with professional bodies.
Why Join Wigwe University?
Be part of a transformative African university that integrates academic rigor, innovation, and industry relevance in shaping the next generation of leaders.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS.

• Ph.D. in Accounting
• ICAN/ACA certification
• Minimum of 7 years post-qualification teaching and research experience
• Strong record of scholarly publications
• Proven success in securing competitive research funding
• Membership in relevant professional bodies
• Evidence of academic and administrative leadership

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS.

• Ph.D. in Accounting
• ICAN/ACA certification
• At least 3 years post-qualification teaching experience
• Evidence of scholarly publications

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS.

• Ph.D. in Accounting
• Scholarly publications are desirable but not mandatory

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS.

• M.Sc. in Accounting
• Scholarly publications are desirable but not mandatory

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS.

• Ph.D. in Economics
• Minimum of 7 years post-qualification teaching and research experience
• Strong record of scholarly publications
• Proven success in securing competitive research funding
• Membership in relevant professional bodies
• Evidence of academic and administrative leadership

Areas of Specialization: Any area of Economics.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS.

• Ph.D. in Economics
• At least 3 years post-qualification teaching experience
• Evidence of scholarly publications

Areas of Specialization: Any area of Economics.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Ph.D. in Economics
• Scholarly publications are desirable but not mandatory

Areas of Specialization: Any area of Economics.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• M.Sc. in Economics
• Scholarly publications are desirable but not mandatory

Areas of Specialization: Any area of Economics.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Ph.D. in Business Administration or Management
• Minimum of 7 years post-qualification teaching and research experience
• Strong record of scholarly publications
• Proven success in securing competitive research funding
• Membership in relevant professional bodies
• Evidence of academic and administrative leadership

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Ph.D. in Business Administration or Management
• At least 3 years post-qualification teaching experience
• Evidence of scholarly publications

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Ph.D. in Business Administration or Management
• Scholarly publications are desirable but not mandatory

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• M.Sc. or MBA in Business Administration or Management
• Scholarly publications are desirable but not mandatory

The University invites qualified Facility or Property Management Companies to submit proposals for the management and operation of one of its buildings and its surroundings grounds.

The selected agency will take full responsibility for the daily running of the hostel, ensuring a safe, clean, and well-managed environment for residents.

Scope of Services:

• Maintenance of hostel facilities and surrounding areas.
• Security management and supervision of personnel.
• Handling student accommodation issues, requests, and complaints.
• Coordination of cleaning, waste management, and utilities.
• Ensuring compliance with university regulations and service standards.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Proven experience in property or facility management, preferably in hostel or institutional settings.
• Evidence of company registration and tax compliance.
• Strong operational capacity and experienced management team.
• Track record of delivering high-quality facility services.

Interested service providers should submit their proposal, company profile, and relevant supporting documents to [email protected] with the subject line Property Management.

Deadline: Friday 21^st November 2025.

We are seeking an experienced Facility Manager to oversee the maintenance, operations, and general upkeep of the University’s buildings and infrastructure. The successful candidate will ensure that all facilities are safe, efficient, and well-maintained to support academic and administrative activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise maintenance, repairs, and general facility operations.
• Manage relationships with vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Oversee building safety, security, and environmental standards.
• Prepare and manage facility budgets and reports.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and institutional regulations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Estate Management, Building Technology or any related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in facility management.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and people management abilities.
• Membership of a recognized professional body.