Associate - Finance

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.

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.