Associate Manager - Taxation

<span id="docs-internal-guid-8f52c17d-7fff-ac12-0d53-c87a2e478261"></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3799999713897704;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Role: </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Indirect Taxation specialist</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3799999713897704;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Location: </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">IBC Knowledge Park, Bengaluru</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3799999713897704;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Reporting To: </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Lead Taxation</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3799999713897704;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Team name: </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Corporate Finance & Accounts</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3799999713897704;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">About the Team and the Role:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3799999713897704;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">The Corporate Finance & Accounts team at Ather is responsible for managing the company's financial integrity and ensuring seamless compliance with regulatory frameworks.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3799999713897704;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3799999713897704;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:6pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Responsibilities:</span></p><ul style="margin-bottom:0px;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:-12.75pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3799999713897704;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Manage the complete indirect tax compliance function, including monthly returns and GST reconciliations, in coordination with consultants.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:-12.75pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3799999713897704;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Execute filings for new GST registrations and additional places of business, including documentation review and authority liaison.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:-12.75pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3799999713897704;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Prepare workings and documentation for GST refund applications related to inverted duty structures and exports.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:-12.75pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3799999713897704;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Handle customs compliance, including reviewing Bill of Entries (BOEs), shipping bills, and returns under IGCR Rules.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:-12.75pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3799999713897704;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Support internal reporting and book closure activities while working with auditors on statutory audits.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:-12.75pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3799999713897704;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Assist in ERP and system developments to enable automated tax processes within the company.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:-12.75pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3799999713897704;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Prepare and submit necessary documentation and data for GST audits, scrutinies, and litigations.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:-12.75pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3799999713897704;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:6pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Monitor changes in GST laws impacting the industry and provide proactive updates on key developments to the team.</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3799999713897704;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:6pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Required qualifications:</span></p><ul style="margin-bottom:0px;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:-12.75pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3799999713897704;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Certified Chartered Accountant.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:-12.75pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3799999713897704;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:6pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">2-5 years of experience, with prior experience in Big 4 organizations.</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3799999713897704;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:6pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Must Have Competencies:</span></p><ul style="margin-bottom:0px;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:-12.75pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3799999713897704;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Comprehensive knowledge of indirect tax legislations including GST, Customs, and Foreign Trade Policies.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:-12.75pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3799999713897704;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Proficiency in managing end-to-end indirect tax compliances, GST audits, and litigation processes.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:-12.75pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3799999713897704;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Advanced capability in using MS Excel and PowerPoint for complex tax data analysis and internal reporting.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:-12.75pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3799999713897704;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:6pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience in handling customs compliance and regulatory reporting under IGCR Rules and Foreign Trade Policies.</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3799999713897704;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:6pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Good to Have Competencies:</span></p><ul style="margin-bottom:0px;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:-12.75pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3799999713897704;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Hands-on experience using SAP ERP for managing tax compliance and automated financial processes.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:-12.75pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3799999713897704;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Specific experience in indirect taxation within the manufacturing or automotive sector.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:-12.75pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3799999713897704;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Basic technical knowledge of accounting and corporate tax.</span></p></li></ul><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3799999713897704;margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Want to know more?</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3799999713897704;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3799999713897704;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Be You, With Us</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3799999713897704;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><br />