Associate - Finance

Varaha; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOPs

Learning & development support

Culture of collaboration

Job summary

Varaha, a climate-tech venture based in Gurgaon, seeks an Associate Finance to join our growing global team. You will maintain accurate books, manage month-end and year-end closures, and assist in preparing financial statements and MIS reports.

Responsibilities include AP/AR, GST and TDS compliance, coordinating with stat auditors, and supporting audits. CA qualification (qualified or semi-qualified preferred), 2–5 years accounting experience, and proficiency with ERP and MS Excel (Tally/Zoho)

Qualifications

• CA qualification or semi-qualified preferred.
• 2–5 years of accounting, finance, audit, or taxation experience.
• Experience with GST, TDS, and statutory compliance.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems (Tally/Zoho).

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate books of accounts and ensure timely month-end and year-end closures
• Prepare journal entries, general ledger reviews, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist in preparation of financial statements and MIS reports
• Handle accounts payable and receivable, including reconciliations and controls
• Manage statutory compliances such as GST, TDS, and related filings
• Support internal, statutory, and tax audits and resolve audit queries
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and accounting standards
• Coordinate with internal teams and stat auditor
• Coordinate with banking partners to support banking relationships, financing activities, documentation, and ongoing compliance requirements.

Skills

Journal entries

GST

TDS

Audits

MS Excel

ERP systems

Education

Chartered Accountant – Qualified or Semi-Qualified CA

Tools

ERP systems

Tally

Zoho

Job description

Company Introduction

Varaha is a global, leading, climate tech venture focused on carbon removal solutions such as - regenerative agriculture, afforestation, biochar, and enhanced rock weathering - that support smallholder land stewards at scale. In just the third year of operation, we are removing and avoiding more than 1 million tons of CO\292 and distributing the majority of the revenues to more than 100,000 smallholder land stewards in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Backed by leading global investors, our founding and management team comes with a stellar track record of successfully scaling projects and products to millions of smallholder land stewards at leading Agriculture and tech businesses.

Position: Associate Finance

Location: Gurgaon, Haryana

Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate books of accounts and ensure timely month-end and year-end closures
• Prepare journal entries, general ledger reviews, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist in preparation of financial statements and MIS reports
• Handle accounts payable and receivable, including reconciliations and controls
• Manage statutory compliances such as GST, TDS, and related filings
• Support internal, statutory, and tax audits and resolve audit queries
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and accounting standards
• Coordinate with internal teams and stat auditor
• Coordinate with banking partners to support banking relationships, financing activities, documentation, and ongoing compliance requirements.

Required Skills And Experience

• Chartered Accountant – Qualified or (Semi-Qualified CA also preferred)
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, audit, or taxation
• Articleship and corporate finance experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Working knowledge of GST, TDS, and statutory compliance
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems
• Proficiency in accounting and ERP systems, including Tally and Zoho
• Proficiency in MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)
• Strong analytical, communication, and time-management skills
• High attention to detail and professional integrity

What We Offer

Join a growing, ambitious, and international team and enjoy the following benefits:

• Competitive salary and ESOPs..
• Key role in shaping a fast-growing climate tech startup.
• Support for learning & professional development.
• A culture of undogmatic, unbureaucratic creativity and collaboration.