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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. Job Description 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