Associate Director – Finance Controller

Job Description

About the Team

The team at Meesho is a close-knit and high-performing group that brings together a diverse mix of professionals from Big 4 consulting, FMCG giants, and top-tier investment firms. Our members include Chartered Accountants (many of whom are rank holders), business specialists, and former investment bankers - each contributing a unique perspective and skill set.

We thrive on solving complex, high-impact business problems across Meesho's ecosystem. Whether it's driving growth strategy or streamlining financial operations, the team plays a critical role in shaping key decisions that drive the company's success.

We believe in cross-functional exposure, ensuring team members gain experience across different areas of the business, enabling continuous learning and a broader perspective. At our core, we value both excellence in our work and strong team bonds, creating a culture that celebrates collaboration, achievement, and the collective impact we make.

About the Role

We are looking for a finance leader to anchor the controllership and cost integrity for Valmo, our in-house logistics and fulfillment platform. This is a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, cost visibility, and audit preparedness for a fast-scaling, operationally intensive business unit.

What you will do

- Own end-to-end financial integrity of Valmo, including monthly close, reconciliations, and audit.
- Review and validate fulfillment cost models with input from operations, product, and analytics.
- Ensure accurate provisioning for costs, returns, damages, incentives, and other linked costs.
- Act as a single point of accountability for cost reporting to internal finance and
- Drive automation of manual processes (e.g. payouts, validations, etc. ) in partnership with product/tech/ analytical teams.
- Build robust internal controls across shipping cost, warehouse expenses, and third-party logistics contracts.
- Ensure no missed liabilities, margin surprises, or audit flags through strong governance and review routines.
- Facilitate quarterly consistency and segmental transparency in reporting and analysis.

What you will need

- Chartered Accountant (CA) with 8-12 years of post-qualification experience.
- Proven experience in controllership, preferably in logistics, ecommerce, or operations-heavy environments.
- Strong understanding of IND-AS, audit closure, cost control, and internal controls.
- Experience driving automation in finance processes is a strong plus.
- Highly collaborative with ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

About us

Welcome to Meesho, where every story begins with a spark of inspiration and a dash of entrepreneurial spirit. We're not just a platform we're your partner in turning dreams into realities.

Curious about life at Meesho Explore our Glassdoor - our people have a lot to say and they've helped us become a loved workplace in India.

Our Mission

Democratising internet commerce for everyone - Meesho (Meri Shop) started with a single idea in mind: to be an e-commerce destination for Indian consumers and to enable small businesses to succeed online.

We provide our sellers with benefits such as zero commission and affordable shipping solutions in the market. Today, sellers nationwide are growing their businesses by tapping into Meesho's large and diverse customer base, state-of-the-art tech infrastructure, and pan-India logistics network through trusted third-party partners.

Affordable, relatable merchandise that mirrors local markets has helped us connect with internet users and serve customers across urban, semi-urban, and rural India. Our unique business model and continuous innovation have established us as a part of India's e-commerce ecosystem.

Culture and Total Rewards

Our focus is on cultivating a dynamic workplace characterized by high impact and performance excellence. We prioritize a people-centric culture, dedicated to hiring and developing exceptional talent.

Total rewards at Meesho comprise a comprehensive set of elements - monetary, non-monetary, tangible, and intangible. Our 9 guiding principles, or Mantras, are the backbone of how we operate, influencing everything from recognition and evaluation to growth discussions. Daily rituals and processes like Problem First Mindset, Listen or Die, our Internal Mobility Program, Talent Reviews, and Continuous Performance Management embody these principles.

We offer competitive compensation - both cash and equity-based - tailored to job roles, individual experience, and skill, along with employee-centric benefits and a supportive work environment. Our holistic wellness program, MeeCare, includes benefits across physical, mental, financial, and social wellness. This includes extensive medical insurance for employees and their families, wellness initiatives like telehealth, wellness events, and fitness-related perks.

To support work-life balance, we offer generous leave policies, parental support, retirement benefits, and learning and development assistance. Through personalized recognition, gratitude for stretched work, and engaging activities, we promote employee delight at the workplace. Additional benefits such as salary advance support, relocation assistance, and flexible benefit plans further enrich the Meesho experience.

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