Internal Audit Role - FMCG - CA

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.

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.