Finance Audit Advisor

About the role

Cigna Healthcare is looking for an experienced audit professional to join its International Internal Audit function in Dubai. The role supports the Middle East and Africa Head of Internal Audit in executing the regional audit plan, leading end-to-end audits and supervising audit teams where relevant. It combines technical audit delivery with leadership, with exposure to the governing bodies of Middle East entities and to the governance of a Fortune 15 global organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end audits, including planning, fieldwork and reporting, across operational, financial and compliance areas, in line with the approved audit plan and documentation standards.
• Supervise audit engagements and coach audit team members.
• Assess business processes to assure the effectiveness of internal controls, identify risks and control gaps and recommend practical solutions.
• Collaborate with Finance, Quality Assurance, Compliance and Risk Management on a unified approach to assurance.
• Take part in risk assessment, help develop and refine the annual audit plan, and attend governance meetings, regulatory interactions and audit committee presentations as needed.
• Support tracking and validation of management action plans arising from audit findings, and contribute to knowledge sharing and best practice.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations clearly, manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines, and build strong stakeholder relationships.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
• Previous experience in a relevant role, including a senior role in insurance, financial services or consultancy (12+ years).
• Professional certification such as ACCA, CA, CPA or CIA.
• Strong familiarity with Middle East regulatory requirements.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% across the Middle East and Africa regions.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ACL, Tableau and Power BI.
• Exposure to risk-based auditing, auditing standards, internal control frameworks and governance structures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, report writing and presentation skills.
• Leadership, mentoring and stakeholder engagement abilities.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Multicultural and hybrid working environment.
• Private medical insurance.
• Employee wellbeing benefits.
• Educational development program.