CA-Fresher

Varaha; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Varaha is seeking a fresh Chartered Accountant for the role of Associate, Project Integrity & Finance Strategy to support its Nature-Based Carbon Credit projects. You will oversee financial governance, compliance with registry standards, and reporting to leadership and investors.

The position combines project finance oversight, due diligence, and strategic financial analysis, with field travel and a fast-paced, high-growth climate tech environment.

Qualifications

• Fresh CA qualification expected.
• Solid grounding in financial analysis and accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and own project finances.
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination.
• Interest in climate tech, sustainability, and carbon markets.

Responsibilities

• Project Finance Oversight: Independently manage financial oversight for one carbon project pathway.
• Own and track project-level P&L performance.
• Monitor budgets, expenses, and financial efficiency of project operations.
• Support financial planning, forecasting, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Investor Reporting & Financial Transparency: Prepare structured financial reports and updates for investors and leadership.
• Track project financial performance against projections and budgets.
• Support financial due diligence for investors, auditors, and strategic partners.
• Ensure accuracy and transparency in project financial documentation.
• Compliance & Registry Alignment: Ensure compliance with carbon registry standards and contractual obligations.
• Support financial documentation required for carbon credit verification and audits.
• Maintain strong financial controls and compliance frameworks.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure regulatory and contractual adherence.
• Fraud Prevention & Asset Protection: Implement checks and controls to prevent fraud and financial leakages.
• Monitor project expenditures to ensure accountability and cost discipline.
• Safeguard financial and operational assets across project activities.
• Data Integrity & Operational Insights: Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial and operational data.
• Analyze financial and operational datasets to identify inefficiencies or risks.
• Prepare concise reports and insights to support leadership decision-making.

Skills

Financial analysis

Accounting principles

Compliance

Attention to detail

Independent work

Stakeholder coordination

Travel willingness

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification

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 CO2 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.

Job Title: CA Fresher / Associate, Project Integrity & Finance Strategy

Location: Gurugram, India (Field travel present)
Experience: 0–1 years
Function: Finance, Audit, Compliance & Financial Controls

About the Role : We are seeking fresh Chartered Accountant (CA) professionals for the role of Associate, Project Integrity & Finance Strategy to support our Nature-Based Carbon Credit Projects, including Regenerative Agriculture, Agroforestry, Biochar, and Enhanced Rock Weathering.

In this role, each associate will independently oversee the financial integrity of a specific project pathway, ensuring strong financial governance, compliance with registry standards, and accurate reporting to leadership and investors. The position combines project finance oversight, compliance management, fraud prevention, and strategic financial analysis, making it ideal for individuals who want to apply their finance expertise in the fast-growing climate and carbon markets ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Finance Oversight

• Independently manage financial oversight for one carbon project pathway.

• Own and track project-level P&L performance.

• Monitor budgets, expenses, and financial efficiency of project operations.

• Support financial planning, forecasting, and cost optimization initiatives.

2. Investor Reporting & Financial Transparency

• Prepare structured financial reports and updates for investors and leadership.

• Track project financial performance against projections and budgets.

• Support financial due diligence for investors, auditors, and strategic partners.

• Ensure accuracy and transparency in project financial documentation.

3. Compliance & Registry Alignment

• Ensure compliance with carbon registry standards and contractual obligations.

• Support financial documentation required for carbon credit verification and audits.

• Maintain strong financial controls and compliance frameworks.

• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure regulatory and contractual adherence.

4. Fraud Prevention & Asset Protection

• Implement checks and controls to prevent fraud and financial leakages.

• Monitor project expenditures to ensure accountability and cost discipline.

• Safeguard financial and operational assets across project activities.

5. Data Integrity & Operational Insights

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial and operational data.

• Analyze financial and operational datasets to identify inefficiencies or risks.

• Prepare concise reports and insights to support leadership decision-making.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Fresh Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification.

• Strong foundation in financial analysis, accounting principles, and compliance.

• High attention to detail with strong analytical skills.

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of project finances.

• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

• Interest in climate tech, sustainability, and carbon markets.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

• Willingness to travel on field regularly.