CA - Internal Audit

About Company

The company is a global food-service brand with a large international presence, operating thousands of locations across over 100 countries. It provides quick, convenient meal options and focuses on delivering a consistent experience while allowing flexibility to meet local preferences.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:-

Store & Franchise Audit Leadership

• Lead risk-based store audit programs across COCO formats at scale.

• Cover store related revenue assurance, cash & Sales management, Inventory Management, Guest Experience, Food Safety and Quality, Administration & Operations and Statutory Compliances.

• Drive closure of audit findings with strong follow-up and accountability.

Functional & Corporate Audits

• Independently lead end-to-end internal audits across various functions. For E.g. Finance, HR, Operations, SCM, Procurement, Projects, BD etc.

• Design and execute IFC / ICFR testing frameworks aligned with SOX-style controls.

• Regular Review and strengthen policies, SOPs, RCMs, and process documentation.

IPO / SOX / Controls Environment

• Build and institutionalize IPO-grade internal controls and governance frameworks.

• Partner with Finance, Legal, and external advisors for audit committee readiness and statutory alignment.

• Act as a key interface with statutory auditors, Big4 advisors, and consultants.

• Leverage data analytics, ERP & POS reports for continuous controls monitoring.

Risk Assurance & Value Creation

• Identify control gaps, fraud risks, process inefficiencies, and cost leakages.

• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on risk mitigation, compliance, and control optimization.

• Present concise, high-impact audit reports to senior management. Store & Franchise Audit Leadership

• Lead risk-based store audit programs across COCO formats at scale.

• Cover store related revenue assurance, cash & Sales management, Inventory Management, Guest Experience, Food Safety and Quality, Administration & Operations and Statutory Compliances.

• Drive closure of audit findings with strong follow-up and accountability.

Ideal Candidate

• Qualification Chartered Accountant (CA)

• Big4 / Top-tier CA firm + Industry (QSR/Retail) combination

• Candidates who have supported IPO readiness, large transformations, or scale-up environments Experience

• 5–6 years of experience in Internal Audit / Risk / Controls / Big4 Assurance

• Strong exposure to QSR / F&B / Retail / FMCG with multi-location operations

• Proven experience in store audits + functional audits

• Hands-on experience with SOX / IFC / ICFR-style control frameworks

• Strong knowledge of IND-AS and statutory audit interface

• Exposure to ERP / POS systems audits or implementations preferred.