Manager - Taxation

ACKO · Bangalore

Collected role description

<h3>About Us</h3>ACKO is the protection destination for over 200 million tech-savvy families across India, protecting their families, assets and money. Launched in 2016, ACKO started by reimagining insurance, making it simple, hassle-free and customer-first. Today, our mission goes beyond that: we aim to touch the lives of 1 million users, building products that solve real-world problems with technology at the core.We are not just another insurance company, our DNA is product-tech, and our approach is bold, innovative, and digital-first. From zero commission, zero paperwork, and instant renewals to same-day claims settlements and app-based tracking, ACKO is a Welcome Change from traditional insurers.But what truly sets us apart? Our people. At ACKO, every Acker’s voice and ideas matter. We’re a vibrant, inclusive team of creators, thinkers, and doers, building products that redefine protection while ensuring each Acker grows, thrives and does meaningful work.Join us at ACKO, where bold ideas, real impact and tech-driven innovation redefine protection and peace of mind - and where YOU can make a real difference in people's lives. ACKO is a product-tech company, launched in 2016, solving real-world problems for customers, starting with insurance. And as a customer-first organization serving the digitally-savvy, ACKO’s value proposition of ‘Welcome Change’ focuses on offerings that make insurance simple and hassle-free! With features such as zero commission, zero paperwork, instant renewal, same-day claim settlements, and app-based updates on claims, ACKO is a 'Welcome Change' from traditional insurers.Having said that, we are not just another conventional insurance firm, or the people consulted solely for "claims”! Anchored in a tech-centric philosophy, ACKO’s approach fuels innovation, empowering us to develop comprehensive products that cater to every aspect of our customers' insurance requirements. And while we are at it, we put our Ackers at the heart of everything we do. We're not your typical 9-to-5 workplace; we're a vibrant and inclusive bunch of innovators and creators making sure every Acker’s idea matters, their voice is heard, and their growth is part of our mission. Manager – Taxation will lead a team executing day-to-day compliance, represent the company before tax authorities and auditors, and drive modernization of the tax function through automation and AI-enabled tools. Timely and accurate closure of GST returns is a primary responsibility of this role.Indirect Taxation Return Closure & Risk Ownership<ul><li>Own end-to-end and ensure timely, accurate closure of all GST returns (GSTR-1,GSTR-3B, other periodic filings, and Annual Returns) across all state registrations</li><li>Own GST risk sign-off — credit reversals, RCM applicability, cross-charge GSTtreatment GST litigation departmental audits, SCN responses, appeals, and tracking of evolving case law relevant to the insurance sector</li><li>Design (not just execute) the GST credit-leakage monitoring framework</li><li>Resolve interpretation questions on ambiguous or sector-specific transactions</li><li>Own reconciliation of GST records with financial statements and ledgers, and hold technical positions on GST provisions/disclosures in auditor discussions</li></ul>Direct Taxation  Ownership & Strategy<ul><li> Own the direct tax compliance calendar (TDS, advance tax, Form 3CD, ITR) with the team Section 195 withholding on foreign remittances, DTAA applicability, lower/nil deduction certificate strategy</li><li>Handle assessment and appellate proceedings</li><li>Involve in transfer pricing positions and documentation (cross-charge structuring, benchmarking) across group entities</li><li>Review and own deferred tax and income tax provisioning for financial statements; hold technical positions on contested direct tax matters in auditor discussion</li><li>Provide tax input into regulatory filings (e.g., DRHP/IPO-related disclosures) and corporate transactions (M&A, brand/IP deals, restructuring) as required Support broader finance and audit stakeholders on tax-related queries not specific to a single tax head Tax Technology &Automation</li><li>Own tax technology roadmap — prioritize what gets automated and evaluate build-vs-buy</li><li>Drive automation of GST reconciliation (GSTR-2A/2B vs. books matching, including fuzzy/near-duplicate invoice matching) to eliminate manual reconciliation effort and support faster return closure</li><li>Embed rules-based TDS computation into the ERP procure-to-pay workflow rather than manual monthly calculation</li><li>Build real-time tax risk dashboards (credit position, TDS exposure, return/litigation status) sourced directly from ERP data</li><li>Automate the compliance calendar with rule-based alerts and auto-populated return data extracts</li></ul>People & Stakeholder Management<ul><li>Lead and develop a team of AMs/executives; build capability so routine compliance and return filing run without escalation</li><li>Serve as primary interface with tax authorities, external counsel, and statutory auditors</li><li>Present tax risk exposure and material positions to the Head of Taxation</li></ul>Required Skills<ul><li>CA Qualified with 3–5 years post-qualification experience in direct and indirect tax</li><li>Demonstrated ownership of GST return filing/closure, along with exposure to assessments, litigation, or appellate matters</li><li>Strong technical grounding in GST and direct tax law</li><li>Insurance industry experience is an added advantage</li><li>Comfort directing tax technology and automation initiatives</li><li>Strong communication skills and ability to operate under stringent deadlines across multiple concurrent priorities</li></ul>Added advantage:<ul><li>Proficient in Excel, ERP systems (Oracle Fusion or equivalent), and exposure to tax-tech platforms</li></ul>

Collected experience requirement

3-5 years