Associate Manager - Taxation

Role: Indirect Taxation specialist

Location: IBC Knowledge Park, Bengaluru

Reporting To: Lead Taxation

Team name: Corporate Finance & Accounts

About the Team and the Role:

The Corporate Finance & Accounts team at Ather is responsible for managing the company's financial integrity and ensuring seamless compliance with regulatory frameworks.

This role is for an Indirect Taxation specialist who will manage the end-to-end indirect tax compliance function, including GST registrations, refund applications, and customs compliance, while supporting system automation and litigation documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the complete indirect tax compliance function, including monthly returns and GST reconciliations, in coordination with consultants.

• Execute filings for new GST registrations and additional places of business, including documentation review and authority liaison.

• Prepare workings and documentation for GST refund applications related to inverted duty structures and exports.

• Handle customs compliance, including reviewing Bill of Entries (BOEs), shipping bills, and returns under IGCR Rules.

• Support internal reporting and book closure activities while working with auditors on statutory audits.

• Assist in ERP and system developments to enable automated tax processes within the company.

• Prepare and submit necessary documentation and data for GST audits, scrutinies, and litigations.

• Monitor changes in GST laws impacting the industry and provide proactive updates on key developments to the team.

Required qualifications:

• Certified Chartered Accountant.

• 2-5 years of experience, with prior experience in Big 4 organizations.

Must Have Competencies:

• Comprehensive knowledge of indirect tax legislations including GST, Customs, and Foreign Trade Policies.

• Proficiency in managing end-to-end indirect tax compliances, GST audits, and litigation processes.

• Advanced capability in using MS Excel and PowerPoint for complex tax data analysis and internal reporting.

• Experience in handling customs compliance and regulatory reporting under IGCR Rules and Foreign Trade Policies.

Good to Have Competencies:

• Hands-on experience using SAP ERP for managing tax compliance and automated financial processes.

• Specific experience in indirect taxation within the manufacturing or automotive sector.

• Basic technical knowledge of accounting and corporate tax.

Want to know more?

At Ather, we’ve built India’s first intelligent scooter, from scratch. Based on the philosophy of clean design and smart technology, we are transforming the urban commute experience. We are expanding in India, and in the coming years, we look forward to scaling up and launching more products globally. Today, our product offerings include the Ather 450X, 450S, 450 Apex, and Rizta. Beyond the product, we are also setting up an extensive charging network and re-imagining end-to-end ownership experience. To know more, check out our Careers site and our Substack.

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The Ather story doesn't write itself - our people do. We believe everyone is equal, but not the same. Diversity is our strength, and building an inclusive and equitable workplace begins with acknowledging and embracing our differences. We are an equal opportunity employer, and our team reflects a wide range of identities, experiences, and perspectives - all united by a shared passion to shape the Ather journey.