Job Summary : /n About the Role /n The Sleep Company is a high-growth ₹1,000+ Cr consumer business with integrated manufacturing, retail, D2C/e-commerce, supply chain and warehousing operations. /n 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. /n 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. /n The ideal candidate will combine strong audit & controls expertise with sharp business understanding, commercial judgement and exceptional stakeholder management. /n KEY MANDATES /n 1. Build the GRC Framework /n /n

- Build and institutionalize TSC's enterprise-wide Governance, Risk & Controls framework.

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- Establish a comprehensive Risk & Control Matrix (RCM) across critical business processes.

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- Define clear control ownership, testing mechanisms, escalation and remediation processes.

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- Strengthen Delegation of Authority, policies, SOPs and process governance.

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Enterprise Risk

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- Develop and maintain TSC's Enterprise Risk Register covering strategic, financial, operational, technology, compliance and reputational risks.

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- Establish risk assessment methodology, Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and mitigation plans.

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- Work closely with CXOs to proactively identify and mitigate risks that can impact growth, profitability, cash flows, customer experience and brand.

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- Provide regular risk reporting to the leadership team and Audit Committee.

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Internal

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- Build and execute a risk-based Internal Audit plan covering Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Retail, D2C, Technology and other critical functions.

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- Move the organisation from traditional transaction-focused audits to business-risk, control and value-focused assurance.

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- Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, leakage and potential frauds.

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- Ensure root-cause analysis and timely closure of high-risk observations.

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- Build a solid fraud prevention and detection framework.

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- Identify financial and operational leakages across procurement, inventory, discounts, logistics, retail, refunds, vendor payments and other high-risk areas.

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- Leverage data analytics and technology-enabled continuous monitoring to identify anomalies and control failures proactively.

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- Establish a robust framework for monitoring key statutory and regulatory compliances.

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- Ensure clear ownership, evidence-based compliance and timely escalation of exceptions.

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- Strengthen governance processes and reporting for the Board / Audit Committee.

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- Work closely with Statutory Auditors, external auditors and other assurance partners.

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- Drive improvements in internal controls, governance, documentation, risk management and assurance required for TSC's next phase of growth and eventual IPO readiness.

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- Build a scalable GRC framework capable of supporting a significantly larger and more complex organization.

/n /n WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE /n Within the first 12–18 months, the successful candidate should have: /n /n

- Built a comprehensive enterprise GRC framework

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- Established clear risk and control ownership across critical processes

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- Implemented a robust risk-based Internal Audit programme

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- Created visibility on TSC's top enterprise risks and control weaknesses

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- Identified and helped eliminate material leakage / fraud / process inefficiencies

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- Established effective issue tracking and closure discipline

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- Built strong Board / Audit Committee reporting

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- Significantly strengthened TSC's institutional and IPO readiness

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- Built a high-quality, technology-enabled GRC team

/n /n IDEAL CANDIDATE /n Experience /n /n

- 12–18+ years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, GRC, Risk, Controls, Big 4 / Consulting or a combination.

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- Experience in consumer, retail, manufacturing, D2C, e-commerce or other high-growth businesses preferred.

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- Proven track record of building / transforming GRC or Internal Audit functions, rather than only operating within a mature framework.

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- Strong experience partnering with CXOs, Founders, Board / Audit Committee and Statutory Auditors.

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- CA / CIA / CISA / MBA or equivalent relevant qualification.

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- CA with strong Internal Audit / Controls / GRC experience preferred.

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