Job Summary :

About the Role The Sleep Company is a high-growth ₹1,000+ Cr consumer business with integrated manufacturing, retail, D2C/e-commerce, supply chain and warehousing operations.

As TSC scales rapidly and prepares for its next phase of institutionalization, we are looking for a high-caliber Head – GRC to build and lead the company’s Governance, Risk & Controls framework.

This is a high-impact leadership role with a mandate to strengthen governance, proactively identify business risks, build robust internal controls and provide independent assurance to the leadership team and Audit Committee.

The ideal candidate will combine strong audit & controls expertise with sharp business understanding, commercial judgement and exceptional stakeholder management.

KEY MANDATES

1. Build the GRC Framework

- Build and institutionalize TSC’s enterprise-wide Governance, Risk & Controls framework.
- Establish a comprehensive Risk & Control Matrix (RCM) across critical business processes.
- Define clear control ownership, testing mechanisms, escalation and remediation processes.
- Strengthen Delegation of Authority, policies, SOPs and process governance.

2. Enterprise Risk Management

- Develop and maintain TSC’s Enterprise Risk Register covering strategic, financial, operational, technology, compliance and reputational risks.
- Establish risk assessment methodology, Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and mitigation plans.
- Work closely with CXOs to proactively identify and mitigate risks that can impact growth, profitability, cash flows, customer experience and brand.
- Provide regular risk reporting to the leadership team and Audit Committee.

3. Internal Audit & Assurance





- Build and execute a risk-based Internal Audit plan covering Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Retail, D2C, Technology and other critical functions.
- Move the organisation from traditional transaction-focused audits to business-risk, control and value-focused assurance.
- Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, leakage and potential frauds.
- Ensure root-cause analysis and timely closure of high-risk observations.

4. Fraud, Leakage & Control Monitoring

- Build a strong fraud prevention and detection framework.
- Identify financial and operational leakages across procurement, inventory, discounts, logistics, retail, refunds, vendor payments and other high-risk areas.
- Leverage data analytics and technology-enabled continuous monitoring to identify anomalies and control failures proactively.

5. Compliance & Governance

- Establish a robust framework for monitoring key statutory and regulatory compliances.
- Ensure clear ownership, evidence-based compliance and timely escalation of exceptions.
- Strengthen governance processes and reporting for the Board / Audit Committee.
- Work closely with Statutory Auditors, external auditors and other assurance partners.

6. IPO & Institutionalization Readiness





- Drive improvements in internal controls, governance, documentation, risk management and assurance required for TSC’s next phase of growth and eventual IPO readiness.
- Build a scalable GRC framework capable of supporting a significantly larger and more complex organization.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Within the first 12–18 months, the successful candidate should have:

- Built a comprehensive enterprise GRC framework
- Established transparent risk and control ownership across critical processes
- Implemented a robust risk-based Internal Audit programme
- Created visibility on TSC’s top enterprise risks and control weaknesses
- Identified and helped eliminate material leakage / fraud / process inefficiencies
- Established effective issue tracking and closure discipline
- Built strong Board / Audit Committee reporting
- Significantly strengthened TSC’s institutional and IPO readiness
- Built a high-quality, technology-enabled GRC team

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Experience

- 12–18+ years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, GRC, Risk, Controls, Big 4 / Consulting or a combination.
- Experience in consumer, retail, manufacturing, D2C, e-commerce or other high-growth businesses preferred.
- Proven track record of building / transforming GRC or Internal Audit functions, rather than only operating within a mature framework.
- Strong experience partnering with CXOs, Founders, Board / Audit Committee and Statutory Auditors.

Qualification
- CA / CIA / CISA / MBA or equivalent relevant qualification.
- CA with strong Internal Audit / Controls / GRC experience preferred.

📌 Head - Governance, Risk, and Control (Mumbai)
🏢 The Sleep
📍 Mumbai