Finance Assistant

Employment Type: 6-Month Contract (with possibility for extension), Full-time

Location: Ottawa, Canada - Hybrid

Deadline for submission: Friday January 30th, 2026

Salary: CAD $55,000 - $60,000

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, Grant Finance & Compliance, Global Risk, Assurance & Fraud, Contracting and Procurement, Facilities Management, and Information Management and Information Technology (IM/IT). Currently, Nutrition International is seeking applications for a Finance Assistant to be based in Ottawa, Canada.

This is a 6-month contract with the possibility of extension. Possibility of conversion to permanent may be considered at contract end, based on business needs and performance.

About you

You are someone with a university degree in accounting, finance or business. You have a minimum of zero to two years of experience in an accounting environment.

You have basic knowledge of accounting principles and strong skills in attention to detail and accuracy. You have good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. You are adept at using Microsoft Excel.

Fluency in English is required.

About the role

The overall purpose of this position is to support the finance team by assisting with daily financial tasks such as processing payments, maintaining accurate records, and supporting basic financial reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance with organizational policies.

In this role you will:

• Assists in accounts payable entries for operational and program payments.
• Assists in wires and direct deposits on a weekly basis.
• Assists in wire confirmations and updates wire log.
• Assists in weekly AP payments.
• Prepares various month-end journal entries, including petty cash, depreciation, credit cards and corrections.
• Prepares monthly reconciliations for various balance sheet accounts, including advances, petty cash and clearing accounts.
• Support bank reconciliations on a regular basis.
• Support in the preparation of various year-end worksheets and account analysis.
• Analysis and reconciliations as required.
• Provide general support to the finance team.

What we offer

A competitive market pay and 8% in lieu of vacation, flexible work hours (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, 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.

For more detailed information about the role, please click on the attached Job Description. Please click on the Apply button below to submit your application.