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.
About the Role
ACKO is hiring an experienced Senior Technical Program Manager to lead our core financial accounting, sub-ledger, and regulatory reporting technology engine. In this high-visibility role, you will bridge the gap between business strategy, accounting rigor, and high-scale engineering. You will partner directly with executive stakeholders including the CFO team, Business Finance, Controllership, Actuarial, Data Analytics, and Core Tech teams to design, build, and deliver scalable finance tech solutions across all insurance lines.
What You Will OwnProgram Strategy & Delivery Management: Drive the vision, roadmap, and execution for the reporting portfolio. Manage cross-functional dependencies, prioritize backlogs, enforce delivery accountability, and proactively mitigate technical and operational risks.
Functional Design: Translate complex finance Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) into detailed functional specifications. Define product events, sub-ledger posting rules, accounting schemas, multi-entity setups, exception-handling logic, and automated reconciliation criteria.
Domain Integration & Coverage: Lead end-to-end requirement mapping across premium engine accounting, claims/reserving feeds, reinsurance accounting, vendor/channel partner settlement pipelines, IFRS 17 / Ind AS implementations, and IRDAI / IIB regulatory filings.
Hands-On Technical Investigation: Directly analyze transaction pipelines and financial data models using SQL, AI-assisted analytics tools, and financial models. Troubleshoot data anomalies, trace root causes across upstream event streams vs. sub-ledger calculations, and drive resolution.
Data Governance & System Integrity: Ensure end-to-end data lineage, auditability, and balance-sheet integrity across high-volume transactional pipelines and enterprise GL systems.
Relevant Experience: 8-12 years of technical program management or product delivery experience leading enterprise financial systems, accounting sub-ledgers, or finance technology transformations.
Domain Expertise: Strong mastery of financial accounting workflows, sub-ledger to GL integration, and reporting frameworks. Direct experience in the insurance sector (P&C, Health, Reinsurance) and IFRS 17 / Ind AS 117 implementation is highly preferred.
Hands-On Analytical Capability: Basic SQL proficiency in cloud data warehouses (e.g., Google BigQuery, Snowflake), know-how of finance tools and models, and comfortable leveraging modern AI/LLM tools for fast debugging and specification drafting.
Stakeholder & Leadership Skills: Proven track record of influencing cross-functional leaders (CFO, Controllership, Chief Actuary, VP of Engineering) and managing competing business priorities with clarity and assertiveness.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or equivalent. CA, CPA, or MBA in Finance/Systems is a strong plus.
Clear Functional Specs: 100% of finance requirements are backed by production-ready accounting rules, validated schemas, and clear acceptance criteria prior to engineering sprint planning.
Predictable Execution: Technical deliverables meet targeted release dates with zero critical post-release accounting defects or unmapped event drops.
Accelerated Financial Close: Measurable reduction in month-end accounting close timelines and automated reconciliation turnaround times.
Regulatory & Audit Compliance: On-time execution of IRDAI/IIB regulatory reporting pipelines with zero non-compliance audit exceptions.
Skills Required
- 8–12 years of technical program management or product delivery experience leading enterprise financial systems, accounting sub-ledgers, or finance technology transformations
- Strong financial accounting workflow expertise, including sub-ledger to general ledger integration and reporting frameworks
- Direct insurance sector experience in property and casualty, health, or reinsurance
- Experience implementing IFRS 17 or Ind AS 117
- Basic SQL proficiency in cloud data warehouses such as Google BigQuery or Snowflake
- Knowledge of finance tools and financial models
- Ability to use modern AI and large language model tools for debugging and specification drafting
- Proven experience influencing CFO, controllership, actuarial, and engineering leaders while managing competing priorities
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or equivalent
- CA, CPA, or MBA in Finance or Systems
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.
