Internal Audit Manager

About Curefoods

Curefoods is a Bangalore-based house of F&B brands, founded in 2020. The company operates 500+ locations across 50 cities in India, offering a diverse range of cuisines. Curefoods brings together brands such as Kitchens of EatFit, CakeZone, Nomad Pizza, Sharief Bhai, Olio Pizza, Frozen Bottle, Krispy Kreme, and Arambam. Each brand offers a distinct culinary experience, from healthier meal options to regional cuisines and indulgent desserts. The company operates through cloud kitchens and dine-in formats, focusing on food quality, hygiene, and sustainability. Its operations integrate technology and consumer insights to manage scale and efficiency.

Role Description

Curefoods is on a mission to build India’s most loved food brands at scale. As we grow rapidly, we’re strengthening our governance framework — and we’re looking for an Internal Audit Manager to set up and lead the internal audit function from the ground up.

This is a foundational role — the first hire in the internal audit team — and will work closely with the leadership team across finance, operations, and strategy.

• Build and execute the internal audit charter and audit roadmap from scratch
• Lead risk-based audits across finance, procurement, operations, supply chain, IT, and compliance
• Identify control gaps and process improvement areas with actionable recommendations
• Present audit findings to senior leadership with clear business context
• Track and ensure closure of audit observations and corrective actions
• Partner with functional heads to strengthen internal controls and SOPs
• Lead special audits/investigations as needed, including forensic reviews
• Stay up to date with ICAI guidelines and best practices in governance

Pre Requisites

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory
• 3–6 years of experience in internal audit, risk advisory, or process audits
• Prior experience in startups / consumer / retail / food sector preferred
• Strong understanding of internal controls and risk management
• Hands-on, independent, and comfortable in a high-growth environment
• Strong analytical, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
• High integrity and business-first mindset

Why join us?

• Play a key role in building India’s fastest-growing food tech platform
• Take full ownership as the first internal audit hire
• Work with a passionate team solving for scale, speed, and compliance
• Competitive comp, high visibility, and fast-track growth