Associate Director- Business Advisory
Meesho
About the Team:
At Meesho, we are building a next-generation Business Advisory, Governance & Risk function—one that goes
beyond traditional audit and compliance to actively shape how the business scales sustainably.
This team sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, and risk, working closely with leadership to identify control
gaps, improve processes, create business operation frameworks and unlock efficiencies across the organization. From strengthening governance frameworks to enabling faster, smarter decision-making, we play a critical role in Meesho’s growth journey.
We operate with a first-principles mindset, a bias for action, and deep cross-functional collaboration. Team members
gain exposure across business, product, supply chain, and finance—ensuring a steep learning curve and meaningful
impact. Alongside high performance, we value strong team culture, ownership, and collective success.
About the Role:
This is a high-visibility leadership role with direct exposure to the Audit Committee (AC). You will play a critical
role in strengthening governance by presenting key findings, risk insights, and control frameworks to the Audit
Committee and senior leadership.
The role will report into the CFO & Audit Committee, ensuring independence, objectivity, and strong oversight across Meesho’s risk and control environment. You will not only safeguard the organization but also act as a strategic advisor, influencing decisions that improve efficiency, scalability, and resilience.
What You’ll Do
- Drive risk assessment across key business functions including Supply Chain, Seller ecosystem,
Customer Experience, Marketing, and Technology - Build and continuously evolve Meesho’s ERM framework and risk register.
- Design and execute a risk-based internal audit plan.
- Strengthen internal controls, identify gaps, and implement scalable solutions.
- Work closely with functional heads to identify, prioritize, and mitigate risks.
- Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on risk-informed decision-making.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce leakages, and enhance controls.
- Lead standardization and automation initiatives across processes.
- Stay ahead of evolving risks including data privacy, cybersecurity, ESG, and regulatory
compliance. - Collaborate with external auditors, legal, and compliance teams as required.
- Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
What We’re Looking For
- 8-10 years of experience in business roles, consulting, risk, strategy, or finance.
- Background in Internal Audit is not mandatory; diverse experiences are valued.
- Prior exposure to Audit Committee / Board interactions is a plus.
- Strong first-principles thinking with deep business acumen.
- Deep business understanding with the ability to connect risks to outcomes.
- Ability to operate in ambiguity and build from scratch.
- Excellent communication skills, especially with senior leadership and board-level stakeholders.
- Strong stakeholder management and ability to drive alignment across functions.
- High ownership, proactive mindset, and bias for action.