At Wolt, we create technology that brings joy, simplicity and earnings to the neighborhoods of the world. In 2014 we started with delivery of restaurant food. Now we’re building the delivery of (almost) everything and you’ll find us in over 500 cities in 30 countries around the world. In 2022 we joined forces with DoorDash and together we keep on dreaming big and expanding across the globe.
Working at Wolt isn’t always easy, but it’s definitely exciting. Here you’ll learn more, build more, and ship more than in most other companies. You’ll be challenged a lot, but also have a lot of fun on the way. So, if you’re a self-starter with drive and entrepreneurial spirit, this could be the ride of your life.
Wolt is a technology company that makes it incredibly easy to discover and get the best restaurants, grocery stores and other local shops delivered to home or to the office. Our local commerce platform makes it easy for customers to order whatever they need on one app, for merchants to make additional sales, and for couriers to make meaningful earnings flexibly. To enable this, Wolt develops a wide range of technologies from local commerce platform to retail software and financial solutions, as well as operates its own grocery stores under the brand Wolt Market. Wolt was founded in 2014 and joined forces with DoorDash in 2022.
So, why work at Wolt?At Wolt, we’re about getting things done.
You’ll probably enjoy it here if you like taking ownership, developing yourself and being around friendly, humble and ambitious people.
We work hard to make cities into better places, and it’s pretty cool seeing us grow every week. If you’re passionate about building things that just… work, Wolt might be for you.
Job DescriptionOur Finance team has played a key role in our growth journey - supporting our global operations from their central Helsinki hub has been no easy feat, but this group of dedicated and motivated professionals have made it seem effortless!
As we continue to scale, we’re now looking for an experienced Country Controller to help us focus on our local accounting efforts in Kazakhstan. You will sit with the local country team in Alamty, report to our Regional Financial Controller and work directly with the centralized Finance team (HQ). The Country Controller is responsible for local compliance and reporting, while assisting the local teams with accounting related enquiries, such as payment follow-ups, explanations of reports provided to restaurant partners etc.
What makes the Finance team so special is our ‘service first’ approach to the job - we enjoy creating strong communication loops with the wider business, so that bottlenecks are minimized and that things get done quickly and efficiently.
Everybody is accountable for their own workload and takes pride in being meticulous and precise. We also enjoy learning and developing as we go - it’s important that you share this approach! :)
What you'll be doing- Manage all aspects of Wolt Kazakhstan Accounting; accurate and timely monthly reporting, annual financial statements and other statutory reporting required in these countries
- Responsible for creating fully reconciled financial position in entities listed
- Lead the delivery of local and global finance initiatives, financial process implementation and ensuring the compliance on global policies
- Maintain and strengthen the key internal and external relationships including local auditors, authorities and senior management both locally and internationally
- Close cooperation with other local teams in order to ensure local financial matters are supported
- Extensive experience as a chartered accountant with local statutory accounting and tax compliance.
- Solid background in relevant local bookkeeping or accounting roles, preferably from a multinational company.
- Masters degree in accounting or CPA / ACCA, or equivalent experience.
- Chartered Accountant Certification with active license
- Experience with IFRS is an advantage.
- Demonstrable experience of autonomous problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable in undertaking both hands-on daily tasks as well as impacting bigger picture projects and roadmaps.
- Excellent MS Excel skills.
- Prior experience in NetSuite is an advantage.
- Fluent in Kazakh, Russian and English, both spoken and written.
We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.
Skills Required
- Extensive experience as a chartered accountant with local statutory accounting and tax compliance
- Solid background in relevant local bookkeeping or accounting roles, preferably from a multinational company
- Masters degree in accounting or CPA / ACCA, or equivalent experience
- Chartered Accountant Certification with active license
- Experience with IFRS
- Excellent MS Excel skills
- Prior experience in NetSuite
Wolt Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Corporate postings highlight equity as part of the compensation package, offering ownership potential alongside salary and benefits. Mentions of stock in certain locations indicate accessible participation beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Job materials describe generous vacation allowances and strong time‑off policies in several markets. A global parental‑leave policy with top‑ups beyond statutory levels is also cited.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Materials describe wellness support such as an Employee Assistance Program, fitness or sports perks, and product credits or discounts. Country‑specific allowances and perk platforms add practical lifestyle value in some locations.
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What We Do
Wolt is a Helsinki-based technology company that provides an online platform for consumers, merchants and couriers. It connects people looking to order food and other goods with people interested in selling and delivering them. To enable this, Wolt develops a wide range of technologies from local logistics to retail software and financial solutions – as well as operating its own grocery stores under the Wolt Market brand. Wolt’s products include Wolt+ (subscription service for customers), Wolt for Work (meal benefits and office deliveries for companies), Wolt Drive (fast last-mile deliveries for merchants) and Wolt Self-Delivery (service for merchant partners with their own delivery staff). Wolt’s mission is to make cities better by empowering and growing local communities. Wolt was founded in 2014 and joined forces with DoorDash in 2022. DoorDash operates in 29 countries today, 25 of which are with the Wolt product and brand.
