Varaha is a tech startup at the intersection of climate, agriculture, and technology. We aredecarbonizing 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 firstdeveloping 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 zeroemission 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 modellingensuring 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

Qualification

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