Senior Auditor

Company Description The Vellore Kitchen is a growing food and hospitality business located in Vellore, committed to delivering high-quality dining experiences and efficient service. The organization focuses on consistent standards in food safety, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence. As the business expands, it emphasizes strong internal controls, transparent financial practices, and compliance with relevant regulations. Team members are encouraged to contribute ideas for improvement and collaborate across departments to support sustainable growth.

The environment is dynamic, with opportunities to influence processes and strengthen the company’s long-term performance.

Role Description The Senior Auditor will conduct comprehensive financial, operational, and compliance audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls at The Vellore Kitchen. This full-time, on-site role in Vellore involves planning audit engagements, performing detailed testing of transactions and processes, and documenting findings in clear and structured reports. The Senior Auditor will review accounting records, inventory management procedures, cash handling practices, and vendor-related transactions to identify risks, inefficiencies, and potential areas for improvement.

The role includes recommending practical corrective actions, tracking implementation of agreed audit recommendations, and supporting management in designing stronger policies. The Senior Auditor will collaborate with finance, operations, and management teams, while maintaining independence, confidentiality, and objectivity in all audit activities.

Qualifications

- Strong financial and accounting knowledge, including understanding of ledgers, financial statements, and internal control frameworks.

- Experience with audit planning, risk assessment, and execution of financial and operational audits.
- Ability to analyze data, interpret trends, and identify discrepancies or control gaps using spreadsheets and other analytical tools.
- Knowledge of compliance requirements relevant to hospitality or retail operations, including basic tax and regulatory considerations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing clear audit reports and presenting findings to management.
- Sound judgment, attention to detail, and a high level of integrity when handling confidential information.
- Ability to work on-site in Vellore, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and manage multiple audit assignments simultaneously.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field; professional certifications such as CA, CMA, CIA, or equivalent are an advantage.
- Previous experience in internal audit, external audit, or financial controls, preferably within hospitality, retail, or food services, is highly beneficial.