Senior Manager, Global Risk and Assurance

Nutrition International; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global non-profit organization based in Ottawa is looking for a Sr. Manager, Global Risk & Assurance. This role involves providing recommendations on internal audit policies, executing audit plans, and managing global risk reporting. Candidates should have at least 7-8 years of relevant experience and a professional designation. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension benefits

Health and dental benefits

Flexible work hours

Four weeks of vacation

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-8 years of compliance, external/internal audit or risk management experience.
• Accounting designation or technical/professional designation required.
• Experience with Canadian auditing standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide recommendations to CFO on Internal Audit Policy enhancements.
• Develop and document NI's Internal Audit Plan.
• Execute the internal audit plan with best practices.

Skills

Compliance

Risk management

Audit

Leadership

Process improvement

Education

Accounting designation (CPA, CIA, CRM)

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent, Full time

Location: Ottawa, Canada - Hybrid

Deadline for submission: January 12th, 2026

Salary CAD $110k - $125k

About us

At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference.

Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our global team of over 600 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most through improved nutrition.

If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.

Know our team

Nutrition International’s Corporate Services (CS) unit is a dedicated team of Finance and Administrative experts with extensive global experience. The unit leads on providing global Accounting, Finance, Budget, and Compliance, Contracting and Procurement, Facilities management, and Information Management and Information Technology (IM/IT). Currently, Nutrition International is seeking applications for a Sr. Manager, Global Risk & Assurance to be based in Ottawa, Canada, working hybrid 2 days/week in‑office.

About you

You are someone with a minimum of 7-8 years of compliance, external and internal audit or risk management experience. You have an accounting designation or other technical/professional designation (e.g., CPA/CIA/ CRM or equivalent. You have working knowledge and experience with Canadian auditing standards for external and internal audits, or a combination of either is preferred.

You are experienced in developing policies, procedures, and documentation and are comfortable with leading changes in a multi‑layered organization and driving process and workflow improvements. You are someone highly skilled in risk management, process, expenditure, and control testing and have the ability to supervise staff, providing the necessary direction, delegation and empowerment to achieve coordination and efficiency in meeting objectives.

Fluency in English is required. French will be considered an asset.

About the role

In this role you will:

• Provides recommendations to CFO on enhancements and updates to Nutrition International's Internal Audit Policy.
• Develops and documents NI’s Internal Audit Plan on a yearly basis, considering risks, materiality, rotation, expenditure coverage ratios, testing design and effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with NI’s and/or donor policies and procedures governing assets and expenditure.
• Execute the internal audit plan for the year with a mix of self‑desk or field reviews, organizing and managing internal audit teams and using external audit firms or consultants as required. All internal audits should be executed and documented following best practices, relevant auditing or professional standards and including entrance/exit meetings, effective internal communication on requirements, explaining findings and agreeing on sustainable and practical follow‑up requirements.
• Prepare standardized internal audit reports with clear observations, recommendations, management responses and follow up on action points agreed and assist the CFO in compiling annual summary analysis for reporting to NI’s Finance, Audit and Compensation Committee.
• Leads, manages and/or actively participates in or coordinates NI’s Counter Fraud Investigations with relevant units and departments at Country, Regional or HQ levels by following NI’s Fraud Response Manual and standard operating procedures.
• Build, recruit, train and manage a team of dedicated global internal assurance advisors and manage matrix staff when seconded to the function.
• Manage global risk reporting process by ensuring coordination, follow‑up and support on corporate risk reporting, including Country reporting to Regions, Regional reporting to HQ, and HQ unit reporting to Executive Management by following NI’s Enterprise Risk Management Policy and Framework.
• Responsible for consolidating the Global (Field) Risk Register and the Corporate Risk Register.
• Acts as an internal subject matter expert on Risk Management practices, including establishing contexts, identifying risks, analyzing, evaluating, and treating risks by assisting and supporting teams with corporate or specialized risk assessments for business cases, new projects/product/systems, etc., through workshops, online or email support.
• Train and orient new management staff on NI’s risk management practices as part of their onboarding sessions.
• Assist the CFO in any other duties as required, including but not limited to policy formulation, process transformation, system designs, internal control setting, etc.

Initially this position will supervise matrixed team members seconded to the function and until the function is resourced with dedicated personnel in Asia, Africa and Canada (HQ) regions.

Frequent International Travels (up to 30%) to NI international offices in Africa and Asia is expected (COVID‑19 recommendations from public health authorities and NI’s safety and security policies related to travel will be followed)

What we offer

A competitive market pay, pension, health and dental benefits, flexible work hours, and four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays). We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.

Selected candidates must have current legal entitlement to work in Canada (Permanent Residency, Current Work Permit, Citizenship, USMCA eligibility or other reciprocal trade agreement). We thank you for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

Nutrition International upholds a zero‑tolerance policy on sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH). Following the principles of the Inter‑Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, reference checks will include safeguarding verifications with previous employers. By applying to this position, candidates acknowledge and consent to these reference checks being conducted with previous employers.

Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.

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