Finance Audit Lead Analyst 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 The Finance Audit Lead Analyst will support the delivery of Cigna Healthcare KSA's Internal Audit Plan by executing risk-based audits, evaluating internal controls, assessing operational and regulatory risks, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation. The role will work closely with business stakeholders to assess governance, risk management and control effectiveness across healthcare insurance operations while supporting audit reporting, remediation tracking and regulatory compliance activities. What You'll Do Execute operational, compliance and risk-based audit engagements in accordance with Internal Audit standards and approved audit plans. Conduct audit planning activities, risk assessments, process walkthroughs, control testing and evidence-gathering procedures. Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and identify control gaps, operational risks and opportunities for improvement. Prepare audit working papers, observations, findings and reports for management review. Monitor management action plans and perform follow-up reviews to validate remediation activities and closure of audit findings. Support assessments of governance, risk management and internal control frameworks across key business functions. Review healthcare insurance processes, including claims, underwriting, delegated authority arrangements and third-party service providers. Support audits relating to regulatory compliance requirements, including Insurance Authority and CCHI regulations. Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Operations, Claims, Underwriting, Compliance, Risk and Finance functions to facilitate audit activities and drive timely resolution of findings. Contribute to the continuous enhancement of audit methodologies, reporting practices, data analytics capabilities and audit tools. What You'll Bring A minimum of 7-10 years of relevant experience within Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Controls, Insurance, Healthcare, Financial Services, Claims, Underwriting or other operational functions in a regulated environment. Experience participating in and leading audit engagements, compliance reviews, control assessments or operational risk evaluations. Strong understanding of internal audit methodologies, risk assessment principles and internal control frameworks. Experience preparing audit documentation, observations, findings and management reports. Knowledge of governance, risk management and compliance requirements within regulated industries. Strong written and verbal English communication skills, including the ability to communicate findings and recommendations clearly and concisely. Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and engage effectively with stakeholders across different functions. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Economics, Audit, Business Administration or a related discipline. Skills Soft Skills Strong stakeholder management, communication and relationship-building skills. Strong analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to influence stakeholders and drive remediation activities. Excellent interviewing, report-writing and presentation skills. Strong organisation and attention to detail. Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and navigate ambiguity. Continuous improvement mindset with a proactive and results-oriented approach. Technical / Functional Skills Internal Audit execution and delivery. Risk assessment and internal controls evaluation. Audit planning, fieldwork and testing. Audit reporting and issue management. Operational risk and compliance reviews. Governance and control framework assessments. Healthcare insurance operations knowledge. Claims and underwriting process understanding. Regulatory compliance monitoring. Data analysis and audit analytics. Advanced Microsoft Office skills. Nice to Have Experience within health insurance, healthcare providers, hospitals or healthcare administration organisations. Knowledge of CCHI requirements, Insurance Authority regulations and healthcare insurance governance requirements. Professional audit or accounting certifications such as CIA, CPA, SOCPA or ACCA are preferred. Familiarity with COSO or other recognised internal control frameworks is preferred. Arabic language proficiency. Experience with audit analytics, automation or continuous auditing tools. Why Join Us Competitive salary. Multicultural and collaborative working environment. Private Medical Insurance. Employee Wellbeing Benefits. Educational Development Program. About The Cigna Group Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. 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. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: [email protected] for support. Do not email [email protected] for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response. Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

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