Junior Risk & Compliance Officer (Canada Summer Job Program)

Cuso International • Ottawa, ON

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Cuso International is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated individual to support compliance, audit, and risk-management activities across our programs and internal systems. This role is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program and is ideal for someone with a strong interest in compliance, accountability, and international development operations.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a post-secondary program in a related field such as finance, business administration, accounting, economics, public administration, audit, risk management, or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in international development, compliance, audit, governance, or risk management.
• Excellent organizational skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Strong written communication skills.
• Enthusiasm, curiosity, and a willingness to learn in a dynamic environment.
• Be between 15 and 30 years of age.
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee protection status in Canada.
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

• French or Spanish is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reviews of anti-terrorism compliance and related documentation.
• Conduct an in-depth audit of in-kind revenues, including verification and documentation review.
• Review and assess timesheet compliance in line with internal and donor requirements.
• Provide support in gathering documentation and responding to questions related to Cuso’s annual external audit.
• Assist in assessing compliance with Cuso’s corporate policies and procedures, including finance, procurement, and risk management policies.
• Conduct SharePoint filing reviews to support consistency, completeness, and adherence to documentation standards.
• Support due diligence reviews of project partners.

Benefits

• 4% vacation pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees