Head - Governance, Risk, and Control

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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 clear 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.