Vacancy Announcement

The University of Ruhuna invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the senior non-academic position of Bursar. Candidates possessing the required professional qualifications and experience in accounting, auditing, finance or university financial administration may apply.

Important Details

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must qualify under one of the categories specified in the official vacancy notice. The accepted qualification routes include:

• Membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka or an equivalent professional qualification, together with the required executive-level experience.
• Experience as a Deputy Accountant, Deputy Bursar or Deputy Internal Auditor within the University Grants Commission or a Higher Educational Institution.
• Experience as a Senior Assistant Accountant, Senior Assistant Bursar or Senior Assistant Internal Auditor in the university system.
• Relevant bachelor's, master's, intermediate accounting or HNDA qualifications together with the experience specified in the official advertisement.
• Eligible officers of the Sri Lanka Accountants' Service who satisfy the stated professional or postgraduate qualification requirements.

Benefits

• An assigned vehicle with the approved fuel allowance.
• Eligibility for sabbatical leave with full pay after completing the required period of service.
• Universities Provident Fund and University Pension Scheme benefits, subject to the applicable regulations.
• Gratuity in accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act.
• Government-approved university allowances.

Method of Selection

• Selection will be made through a structured interview.
• Applicants who obtain 40% or more at the structured interview will be eligible to be considered for selection.
• The University reserves the right to shortlist candidates.

How to Apply

Postal Address

Application Fee

Applicants must pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 1,000 and attach the payment receipt to the application.

• Payment may be made through any branch of the People's Bank or through the University of Ruhuna online payment facility.
• Reference Number: 101042500000013
• Account: University of Ruhuna Collection Account

Important Instructions

• Applicants currently employed in a university, government department, state corporation or statutory board must apply through the Head of the institution.
• Candidates must specify the qualification category under which they are applying.
• Qualifications and experience obtained after the closing date will not be considered.
• Late, incomplete or non-compliant applications will be rejected.
• Contact the Deputy Registrar, Non-Academic Establishments Division, on 041 222 2681 for further clarification.