The Cigna Group is looking for talented people with prior audit experience, who are interested in being a part of The Cigna Group's rapidly evolving strategy. This position provides exposure to key stakeholders, who are an integral part of ongoing initiatives, specifically as we leverage our strengths in new and revolutionary ways to serve our customers. To achieve best in class service for our stakeholders, Internal Audit supports individual and team development through various trainings, coaching, and internal/external development opportunities. Additionally, The Cigna Group supports the attainment, and maintenance of, relevant certifications and memberships for ongoing professional growth.
The Senior Internal Auditor will be:
- Empowered to lead the execution of audit and advisory projects focused on risks that matter;
- In a position to deliver meaningful insights to our key stakeholders through execution of our audit and advisory services;
- Leading experienced auditors on specific audit engagements through all phases of the engagement (planning, fieldwork and reporting);
- Supporting the Audit Manager in project administration items, understanding the objectives of the audit, and developing project timelines.
- Reporting findings to business management and evaluating necessary corrective action and process improvements.
- Providing assistance to team members with issues requiring technical expertise or advance knowledge.
The mission of Internal Audit is to help our colleagues identify and evaluate risks and internal controls so we can better deliver on our mission – together. Internal Audit helps the Company accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. To achieve best in class service for our stakeholders, Internal Audit supports individual and team development through various trainings, coaching, and internal/external development opportunities. Additionally, we support the attainment, and maintenance of, relevant certifications and memberships for ongoing professional growth.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field
- 3 to 5 years of internal audit experience in the healthcare industry and/or public accounting experience including 1+ years of in-charge/senior auditor experience.
- Knowledge of healthcare industry and audit experience preferred
- Master’s degree, CPA or CIA preferred or willing to pursue
- Requires in-depth understanding of accounting principles, control procedures, and audit standards, practices and techniques.
- Thorough understanding of risk assessment, audit execution and written and verbal reporting skills required.
Knowledge and Abilities:
- Leads assigned portions of assurance and risk advisory projects related to Cigna's global business units;
- Ability to lead staff while also managing upwards to ensure objectives of engagement are met
- Support the creation of risk-based audit programs
- Perform complex financial, operational, or compliance audits utilizing independent judgment and discretion
- Determine compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
- Experience evaluating functions and activities in assigned areas under review to determine the nature of operations and the adequacy of the system of control in achieving established objectives.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with management.
- Experience working with cross functional departments to research & resolve issues using innovative solutions.
- Demonstrate the confidence and communication skills to work with and present information directly to high-level management within all areas and functions in the Company.
- Thorough understanding of risks and internal controls
- Thorough understanding of business operations and processes required.
- 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 handle sensitive or confidential information in an appropriate and professional manner.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate project deadlines and travel.
If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.
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: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.
The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
