PROJECT INTEGRITY AND FINANCIAL STRATEGY

Varaha; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Meaningful ESOPs

Impact on climate and farmer livelihoods

Job summary

A climate technology startup in Gurgaon seeks a Manager – Project Integrity & Finance Strategy. The role involves overseeing project finances, ensuring compliance with registry standards, and managing risks. Candidates should be Ex Armed Forces or CMA/CA qualified with 1-2 years experience in financial audits and strong analytical abilities. This role offers a competitive salary and an opportunity to work at the forefront of climate technology initiatives.

Qualifications

• Ex Armed Forces professionals or CMA or CA with audit exposure.
• Strong understanding of customer contracts and carbon registry standards.
• Comfortable with extensive on-ground travel, including rural areas.
• Expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and P&L management.
• Comfortable with extensive on-ground travel, including rural areas.
• Strong capability in risk identification, investigation, and problem-solving.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management, including investor reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage project P&L through budgeting and financial reporting.
• Conduct field visits for physical verification of projects.
• Review invoices and ensure complete documentation.
• Prepare audit reports and collaborate with internal teams.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

P&L management

Fraud detection

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

P&L management

Risk identification

Investigation

On-ground travel

Education

CMA or CA Completed articleship

1-2 years post-qualification experience

Job description

Job posted on

01/12/2025

Location

Gurugram

Functional

Projects

Department

Management

Designation

Manager

Entity

Number of Position(s)

4

Openings Valid Till

25/12/2025

Company Description

Varaha is a tech startup at the intersection of climate, agriculture, and technology. We are decarbonizing the atmosphere while ensuring longevity of investments in emission-capturing natural projects.

Breathing through the mission of changing the status quo, we at Varaha are the world’s first developing economy-focused, full-stack climate tech company that aims to offset greenhouse emissions by incentivizing carbon-neutral nature-based practices.

Connecting these carbon removal projects with companies and helping them address their net zero emission targets, we provide end-to-end assistance by being a one-stop destination for the creation, quantification, verification, & sale of high-quality carbon-credits* .

Each project is meticulously vetted through advanced remote sensing analytics and carbon modelling ensuring every investment results in carbon removal and creates an additional income source for the smallholders along the way.

Job Description

We are seeking Ex Armed Forces/ CA/CMA professionals for the role of Manager – Project Integrity & Finance Strategy for our Nature-Based Carbon Credit Projects, including Regenerative Agriculture, Agroforestry, Biochar, and Enhanced Rock Weathering.

Each lead will independently manage one project pathway.

The Manager will ensure:

• Strategic oversight of project finances, including P&L and investor reporting
• Compliance with registry standards and customer contracts
• Fraud prevention, asset safeguarding, and cost optimization
• Accuracy of reporting and end-to-end data integrity

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Finance & P&L Oversight

• Manage project P&L through budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Track budget vs. actuals, analyze variances, and implement cost-control measures
• Provide financial insights and advise on revenue opportunities
• Prepare investor reports and financial performance summaries
• Collaborate with corporate finance and investor relations to ensure alignment with project goals

2. Field Audits & On-Ground Validation

• Conduct extensive field visits for physical verification
• Inspect work progress, deployed assets, and field activities
• Validate beneficiary interactions, collected data, and field reports
• Identify low-cost alternatives for efficient project execution
• Detect risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for cost optimization

3. Financial & Compliance Audit

• Review invoices, vendor bills, and payment requests
• Validate cost claims and ensure complete documentation
• Conduct internal checks to prevent misreporting, irregularities, and fraud
• Ensure adherence to internal financial controls and statutory requirements
• Prepare and certify milestone documents needed for project submissions

4. Reporting & Stakeholder Coordination

• Prepare audit reports, certification notes, and risk assessments
• Collaborate with internal teams to close audit observations
• Present findings and recommendations to management
• Maintain audit independence while supporting smooth project operations

Qualifications

• Ex Armed Forces professionals or CMA or CA Completed articleship with substantive audit exposure
• 1–2 years post-qualification experience in any of the following - Due Diligence, Internal Audit, Cost Audit, Statutory Audit, Financial Controls or Project Audits
• Strong understanding of customer contracts and carbon registry standards
• Expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and P&L management
• Comfortable with extensive on-ground travel, including rural areas
• Strong analytical ability and fraud detection skills
• Strong capability in risk identification, investigation, and problem-solving
• Effective communication and stakeholder management, including investor reporting

Additional Information

• Why Join Us?
• Be part of the founding leadership team of one of the fastest-growing climate-tech startups in India.
• Build a global brand with real-world impact on climate, soil health, and farmer livelihoods.
• Work with passionate entrepreneurs and global investors driving sustainability innovation.
• Competitive compensation + meaningful ESOPs — ownership in Varaha’s journey