Internal Auditor

House of Spices is a deeply rooted brand within the food industry, leading the specialty food and ingredient category for over 50 years. Fast-forward from its start as a homegrown family business, House of Spices has become a middle-market wholesale/manufacturer which includes multiple distribution networks across the country. Although the business has and continues to expand rapidly, the brand is still family-owned and home-based out of the NYC metro area. We are looking for talented individuals to join our ACARE culture!

The Internal Auditor is responsible for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of the organization’s internal controls, operational efficiency, risk management processes, and governance procedures. This role provides independent and objective assessments of the company’s financial records, compliance practices, and operational activities to ensure accuracy, transparency, accountability, and adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.

The Internal Auditor plays a critical role in enhancing stakeholder confidence, preventing fraud, identifying operational inefficiencies, and supporting sound corporate governance through detailed audits and actionable recommendations.

Essential Functions

• Conduct internal audits of financial, operational, and compliance processes across departments and business units.
• Examine financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, to verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls to ensure assets are safeguarded, operational efficiency is maintained, and financial information is reliable.
• Assess compliance with company policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, tax laws, and industry standards.
• Identify and evaluate financial and operational risks, including fraud risks, control weaknesses, and process inefficiencies.
• Prepare audit plans, perform testing procedures, analyze findings, and document audit activities and conclusions.
• Maintain detailed audit documentation and prepare comprehensive audit reports for management and leadership teams.
• Provide recommendations for corrective actions, process improvements, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Follow up on audit findings to ensure corrective actions are properly implemented and sustained.
• Collaborate with department managers and cross-functional teams to improve internal processes and operational controls.
• Support external audits by coordinating requested documentation and information.
• Maintain independence, objectivity, and confidentiality while performing audit responsibilities.
• Stay current with auditing standards, accounting principles, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.

Required Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, accounting, finance, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, internal controls, financial reporting, and risk management principles.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), or related professional certification preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and audit management software.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance, risk assessment methodologies, and operational auditing preferred.

House of Spices Inc. India provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.