About One Guardian A group of brands with wellness at their core, The Guardian Group comprises customer-first brands that bring beauty, health, and wellness to all parts of the country and the world. Founded in 2022, the

Guardian Group is helmed by Ananta Capital, a Mumbai-based Venture Capital firm. With skincare,

perfumes, health and wellness products, pharmacies, and beverages under its portfolio, the group aims to simplify the lives of consumers as a new-age FMCG company.

- BellaVita is a fragrance-forward brand that creates world-class luxury perfumes, bath and body products, and skincare that feel good and smell even better.
- Bevzilla launched in 2020, we are redefining on-the-go beverages with our Instant Coffee &

Milkshake Cubes sweetened with Date Palm Jaggery.

- GNC is a leading global health and wellness brand that is devoted to helping consumers Live

Well. GNC product categories include protein, performance, weight management, vitamins,

herbs, and wellness supplements. GNC partners with Guardian Healthcare, the master franchise partner for GNC in India, to lead the expansion of the GNC brand in the country.

- Guardian Pharmacy is an offline retail chain that provides a wide range of pharmaceutical products and services. It offers a wide selection of medicines, health and beauty products, and other health-related items.
- HipHop Skincare philosophy centers on the pursuit of pristine, healthy skin by eliminating impurities. Each product in the range ismeticulously crafted with premiumingredientssuch as

Charcoal, Argan Oil, and Aloe Vera, sourced with utmost care to ensure unparalleled quality





- ThriveCo is an evidence-based, cosmeceutical brand which offers a comprehensive range of scientifically proven solutions for diverse hair and skin concerns s

Role Overview: -

We are looking for a highly driven Internal Audit Lead to strengthen the organization’s governance, risk management, and internal control environment. This role will be responsible for leading internal audits across functions, identifying control gaps, and driving process improvements to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in internal audit, risk assessment, and controllership, preferably within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities: -

 Lead and execute internal audits across finance, operations, manufacturing, and key business processes

 Conduct plant, factory, warehouse, and inventory audits to assess operational efficiency and control effectiveness.

 Evaluate and strengthen Internal Financial Controls (IFC) and risk management frameworks

 Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and compliance risks, and recommend actionable solutions

 Prepare detailed audit reports, risk assessments, and management presentations highlighting key observations





 Track and ensure closure of audit findings and implementation of corrective actions

 Collaborate with external auditors, leadership teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure audit readiness

 Drive process improvement initiatives and governance frameworks across the organization

 Support development and enhancement of policies, SOPs, and internal control mechanisms

 Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies

Key Requirements: -

 Qualified CA / CPA / CIA / MBA (Finance)

 5–8 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or compliance

 Prior experience in Big4 / consulting firms or large corporates preferred

 Hands-on experience in plant, factory, warehouse, inventory, and operational audits will be preferred.

 Strong understanding of:

 Internal Financial Controls (IFC)

 Risk & compliance frameworks

 Audit methodologies and governance practices

 Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP / Oracle)

 Exposure to data analytics / audit tools is an added advantage

 Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills

 High attention to detail with ability to work in a dynamic environment.

What We Offer: -

 Opportunity to drive governance and risk transformation in a high-growth organization

 Exposure to cross-functional business processes and leadership stakeholders

 Rapid-paced, ownership-driven culture with strong learning opportunities

 Career growth into controllership / risk leadership

📌 Internal Audit Lead (Mumbai)
🏢 One Guardian
📍 Mumbai