Internal Audit Manager

About Bolt

Bolt is shaping a future where cities are built for people, not cars. What started as an ambitious project of a 19-year-old in 2013 has grown into a global mobility platform used by more than 200 million customers and 4.5 million driver and courier partners across 50 countries.
From ride-hailing and food delivery to scooters, e-bikes, and car-sharing, Bolt helps people move through cities every day. Small, autonomous teams drive this work, combining the speed and ownership of a startup with the scale of a global technology company backed by more than €1bn in funding.
And we're just getting started.

Why join Bolt?

• Build the future of mobility and help transform how people live and move in cities.

• Tackle challenges at scale that span technology, operations, regulation, and growth.

• Take real ownership early. Small, lean teams mean your decisions matter from day one, and you'll learn fast alongside some of the best people in the industry.

• Join one of Europe's leading technology companies, backed by world-class investors including Sequoia.

About the role

We are looking for a hands-on and self-starting Internal Audit Manager to join our Internal Audit function in Tallinn, Estonia.
In this role, you will manage audit and consulting or advisory activities across the organisation, helping identify and address operational, financial, and IT risks. You will work closely with the Head of Internal Audit on strategic initiatives to maintain an agile and scalable Internal Audit function while also managing day to day operations.
You will also lead audit assignments and support the development and performance of team members, creating an engaged environment built on trust, mutual respect, and continuous improvement. This role partners closely with teams across Finance, Legal, Commerce, HR, IT, and operational functions across Bolt.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Internal Audit function by building a strong understanding of Bolt’s business, identifying key risks, supporting the annual audit plan, and ensuring it is backed by a comprehensive risk assessment.

• Plan and deliver audits, special reviews, investigations, and follow-up activities in line with departmental methodology, policies, and standards, while providing practical recommendations and securing management action plans.

• Lead complex problem-solving across audit work and internal projects, using structured thinking, multiple perspectives, data analytics techniques, and technology to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the function.

• Act as an independent and professional sparring partner to regional, country, support, and business teams by providing training, building awareness of internal controls and best practices, and sharing insights on evolving risks and opportunities.

• Lead and manage internal auditors by coordinating resources across engagements and owning hiring, onboarding, performance management, and development of direct reports.

About you:

• You have proven experience in a public accounting firm and or internal audit function, ideally in a fast-moving digital global business, and you bring a hands-on, proactive approach to both strategic and day to day work.

• You hold a CIA certification and have a university degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Additional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CISA, CRISC, or CFE are a plus.

• You have strong knowledge of internal audit practices in a global organisation, including IPPF and relevant frameworks, financial regulations such as DORA, PSD2, and standards such as COSO, COBIT, ITIL, and NIST, and you can apply them to internal control frameworks.

• You have experience using and developing Data Analytics techniques for audit testing, along with solid accounting and finance knowledge. Experience with Workday and other financial systems, including ERP, consolidation, and management reporting tools, is a plus.

• You have excellent written and verbal English and Estonian language skills, strong interpersonal skills, intellectual curiosity, and the confidence to build relationships, challenge constructively, and collaborate effectively in a multicultural entrepreneurial environment.

Why you'll love it here

• Accelerate your professional growth with unique career opportunities.

• Enjoy a rewarding salary and stock options, knowing that as Bolt succeeds, so do you.

• Take care of your physical and mental health with our wellness perks.

• Celebrate 5 years at Bolt with a 1-month paid sabbatical to recharge.

• Connect with colleagues at annual company events and smaller team gatherings.

• Balance flexibility and in-person collaboration with our hybrid model, including at least 12 monthly in-office days.

Some perks may differ depending on your location and role.
At Bolt, using AI daily is a baseline expectation for everyone. If there's a faster, smarter way to do your work, we expect you to find it. You're still responsible for the output, so the standard stays high when using AI tools.
Experience is great, but what we really look for is drive, intelligence, and integrity. So even if you don't tick every box, please consider applying!

Everyone is welcome

Bolt is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, nationality, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. If you require any adjustments, please let us know.