The Accounts Payable Technician/Alternate Cashier will perform full-range accounts payable and receivable services for subscribed ICASS agencies and serve as Principal Class B Cashier managing cash operations, risk mitigation, and disbursements exceeding $15 million within the organisation’s Financial Management Center.

• Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria (On-Site)
• Employment Type: Permanent (Full-Time, 40 hours/week)
• Salary: USD $19,951 Per Year
• Telework Eligible: No

The U.S. Mission provides equal employment opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Financial Management Center seeks qualified finance professionals to manage accounts payable and cashier operations for over 26 agencies while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and host government laws.

• Process vendor and employee payments and receivables for 26 agencies including DHS, CDC, FDA, USCG, and Department of Defense
• Serve as Alternate Cashier managing authorized cash advances, transactions in transit, replenishments, and local checking accounts
• Ensure all work conforms to Appropriation Law, GAAP, FAM, DSSR, ICASS standards, and host government regulations
• Oversee cash management and implement risk mitigation strategies for consular financial operations
• Analyze transactions, documentation, and records quickly and accurately under changing priorities
• Manage high-volume correspondence via email, instant messaging, and other communication platforms
• Utilize MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, PowerAutomate, PowerBI, Excel, and Generative AI tools for financial reporting
• Provide courteous service to internal personnel and external contacts tactfully and professionally
• Maintain organized fiscal records and operate as a self-starter in a detail-oriented environment

• Minimum of two years college/university studies in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field
• Minimum of two years experience in finance, accounts payable/receivable, disbursement, vouchering, and allowances
• Two years experience in financial management or aptitude for figures/detail-related duties such as accounting or bookkeeping
• Good working knowledge of speaking, reading, and writing English
• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, PowerAutomate, PowerBI, Excel, and Generative Artificial Intelligence
• Must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance
• Subject to background investigation and possible pre-employment medical exam
• Must be able to begin work within six weeks of receiving agency authorization
• High degree of integrity and ability to perform fiscal services responsibly

How to Apply

Interested candidates must complete the application via the official ERA portal here.

Please note that applications must explicitly address education, experience, language proficiency, job knowledge, and technical skills factors as specified. Incomplete applications may be disqualified. The open period is July 24, 2026 through August 6, 2026.

Why this job might be a good fit

This role is ideal for experienced accounts payable professionals with strong technical skills who want stable government employment managing complex multi-agency financial operations while adhering to rigorous federal accounting standards in an international diplomatic setting.

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