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
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
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
Design (not just execute) the GST credit-leakage monitoring framework
Resolve interpretation questions on ambiguous or sector-specific transactions
Own reconciliation of GST records with financial statements and ledgers, and hold technical positions on GST provisions/disclosures in auditor discussions
Direct Taxation Ownership & Strategy
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
Handle assessment and appellate proceedings
Involve in transfer pricing positions and documentation (cross-charge structuring, benchmarking) across group entities
Review and own deferred tax and income tax provisioning for financial statements; hold technical positions on contested direct tax matters in auditor discussion
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
Own tax technology roadmap — prioritize what gets automated and evaluate build-vs-buy
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
Embed rules-based TDS computation into the ERP procure-to-pay workflow rather than manual monthly calculation
Build real-time tax risk dashboards (credit position, TDS exposure, return/litigation status) sourced directly from ERP data
Automate the compliance calendar with rule-based alerts and auto-populated return data extracts
People & Stakeholder Management
Lead and develop a team of AMs/executives; build capability so routine compliance and return filing run without escalation
Serve as primary interface with tax authorities, external counsel, and statutory auditors
Present tax risk exposure and material positions to the Head of Taxation
Required Skills
CA Qualified with 3–5 years post-qualification experience in direct and indirect tax
Demonstrated ownership of GST return filing/closure, along with exposure to assessments, litigation, or appellate matters
Strong technical grounding in GST and direct tax law
Insurance industry experience is an added advantage
Comfort directing tax technology and automation initiatives
Strong communication skills and ability to operate under stringent deadlines across multiple concurrent priorities
Added advantage:
Proficient in Excel, ERP systems (Oracle Fusion or equivalent), and exposure to tax-tech platforms
Skills Required
- CA qualification
- 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in direct and indirect tax
- Experience owning GST return filing and closure
- Exposure to tax assessments, litigation, or appellate matters
- Strong technical knowledge of GST and direct tax law
- Ability to direct tax technology and automation initiatives
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work under stringent deadlines across multiple priorities
- Insurance industry experience
- Proficiency in Excel
- Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle Fusion or equivalent
- Exposure to tax technology platforms
What We Do
ACKO, launched in 2016, is a tech company which is solving real-world problems for customers, starting with insurance. We are India’s first digital-native insurer and have meaningfully redefined the insurance category. As a new-age brand, ACKO has brought the customer into the focus with fair pricing, convenience, and superior customer experience. ACKO was founded by Varun Dua and Ruchi Deepak. Varun is a serial fintech entrepreneur who has had extensive experience in the insurance industry spanning over two decades. Prior to this, he was CEO and Co-Founder of Coverfox Insurance Broking. Ruchi has worked in financial services in Mumbai and London with organizations such as Franklin Templeton and venture capital firm Matrix Partners. ACKO is targeted in its approach and operates in the Auto insurance, Embedded Insurance (bite-sized contextual coverages like mobile insurance), and Health Insurance sectors. As a customer-first company serving the digitally savvy, ACKO’s value proposition of ‘Welcome Change’ highlights the offerings of the company 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. The company has pioneered the D2C model for insurance in India and empowers customers to choose the right product based on their requirements at the best price, at the click of a button with zero paperwork. ACKO has recently raised USD 450+ million to date and are backed by private equity majors such as General Atlantic and Multiples private equity, top venture capitalists such as Accel, Elevation, and Lightspeed Multiples, along with Amazon, Canada’s largest Pension Fund (CPPIB) amongst others. The company has grown at a CAGR of 88% in the last 4 years, served 75+ million customers and has issued ~900 million policies till date. Check our website - www.acko.com to know more about us.
