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The Cigna Group International Health Audit Director in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Cigna has a unique opportunity for experienced and talented audit leaders, who are interested in being a part of Cigna's rapidly evolving international health strategy. This opportunity provides a unique experience to be directly responsible for leading the internal audit function for Cigna Healthcare’s international health businesses across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and the Americas. This opportunity includes leading a dedicated audit team to develop and execute an agile risk-based audit plan, exposure to executive and senior leadership and advising on complex and high visibility initiatives. To achieve best in class service for our stakeholders, Internal Audit supports individual and team development through various trainings, coaching, internal/external development opportunities, certifications and memberships.
The Head of International Health Internal Audit has a direct reporting line to The Cigna Group General Auditor and oversees dedicated audit team members and collaborates with leadership, business stakeholders, and IT management related to Cigna Healthcare’s International Health businesses to identify areas or functions that may present an opportunity for Internal Audit to perform an assurance, advisory or consultative engagement to ensure processes and controls are optimally designed and operating effectively to address critical risks. In addition to being exposed to executive and senior leadership, the Head of International Health Internal Audit will have responsibility for engaging directly with the audit committees and various regulators to deliver insights and to present results of our engagements and provide recommendations for solutions to strengthen and drive efficiencies in the control environment. Additionally, this position includes ownership of the following activities:
Actively networks and manages critical relationships with executive leadership, senior leadership and their respective teams.
Lead the development of a comprehensive risk-based audit plan that reflects a thorough understanding of business activities, risks, processes and controls, while also ensuring adequate coverage relative to core businesses, processes and functions.
Work in partnership with management and other risk/control functions to ensure that Cigna Healthcare’s international businesses’ processes, business activities, and internal controls are effective in managing operational, financial, regulatory and business risks.
Makes oral or written presentations to executive and senior management and various internal committees regarding audit activities, results, themes of findings, recommends corrective actions, and suggests best practice improvements.
Prepares materials for audit committees and regulatory meetings related to audit performance and achievement of annual audit plan.
Participates and presents in audit committee meetings and meetings with regulators
Review formal written deliverables expressing opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal control as needed.
Monitors ongoing remediation of control issues and develops updates or modifications to recommendations and findings as needed.
Manages escalation for issues requiring a higher degree of expertise or discretion to resolve and ensure timely resolution.
Special projects, including actively participating in critical governance meetings as an Internal Audit subject matter expert.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, with a Postgraduate (i.e. Masters) a desirable extra
15+ years of experience in internal or external auditing including 10+ years managing teams.
CIA, CISA, CPA or relevant certification preferred.
Strong language skills, particularly English.
Highly developed writing and verbal skills
Strong PC skills including effective use of Microsoft Office.
Knowledge and Abilities:
Build and maintain effective working relationships with management.
Experience working with cross functional departments to research & resolve issues using innovative solutions.
Extensive experience managing a global internal audit function with businesses in numerous international regions.
Strategically focused around continuous improvement and development of the team.
Demonstrate the confidence and communication skills to work with and present information directly to executive and senior management, audit committees and regulators.
Thorough understanding of risks and internal controls, and familiarity with the COSO framework and professional auditing standards.
Strong working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
Knowledge of financial services and healthcare industry preferred.
Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage workload expectations.
Focus on quality and service.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with presentation skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate project deadlines and travel up to 25 percent of the time.
Location : UK, Dubai and Belgium
About Cigna Healthcare
Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
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