Finance Audit Advisor - Cigna Healthcare

Finance Audit Advisor              About Cigna Healthcare                                                      Cigna Healthcare is a global health service company dedicated to transforming healthcare. With roots in the U.S. and operations in over 30 countries, we serve more than 180 million customers and patients worldwide. Ranked 13th on the Fortune 500 in 2025, Cigna is recognized as one of the most trusted and influential names in the industry.                                       Our mission is to improve the health, well-being, and peace of mind of those we serve. Join our globally recognized brand, where trust, communication, and a positive culture are at the core of everything we do. Our leadership is consistent, approachable, and supportive—ensuring your well-being and work-life balance.                                            We’re looking for individuals who thrive in collaborative environments, are passionate about meaningful change, and want to grow in a company that puts people first.                                          At Cigna, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven team that values innovation, compassion, and impact. Whether you're shaping better care experiences or supporting customers through life’s key moments, your work will matter.                                                       Grow with us—and help shape the future of healthcare.                                                                     About The Role             Cigna offers a unique opportunity for experienced audit professionals to be part of a high-performing internal audit team within one of the world’s leading healthcare companies. As a member of the International Internal Audit function, you will work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders across the region to provide risk-based assurance and drive control enhancements in a dynamic, multicultural, and fast-growing environment. This role provides exposure to governing bodies of the Middle East entities and offers the chance to contribute to the governance of a Fortune 15 global organisation.                                                                             You'll Be Responsible For:                    The Internal Audit Advisor will support the Middle East and Africa Head of Internal audit in the execution of the regional audit plan, leading end-to-end audits and supervising audit teams, when relevant. This role combines technical audit delivery with leadership, offering a meaningful opportunity to ensure strong governance practices are in place, including internal controls across Cigna's Middle East and Africia operations. • Lead end-to-end execution of audits including planning, fieldwork and reporting across operational, financial, and compliance areas in accordance with the approved audit plan and ensure that documentations are prepared in line with the audit methodology and standards. • Supervise audit engagements and coach audit team members, where relevant. • Assess business processes to provide assurance over the effectiveness of internal controls, and identify key risks and control gaps, offering practical and value-adding recommendations and driving issue resolution. • Collaborate with regional functions including Finance, Quality Assurance, Compliance and Risk Management to promote a unified approach to assurance. • Engage in risk assessment activities and contribute to the development and refinement of the annual audit plan. • Participate in governance meetings, regulatory interactions, and audit committee presentations, as needed. • Support tracking and validation of management action plans arising from audit findings. • Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing, continuous improvement, and the adoption of best practices in auditing.  • Managing