Senior Internal Auditor - Hybrid

The Cigna Group is looking for talented people with prior financial audit experience, who are interested in being a part of The Cigna Group's rapidly evolving strategy. This position provides the opportunity to be a fundamental individual in executing financial related advisory and assurance audit services. The individual will work with audit team members and finance and accounting business stakeholders to identify internal areas or functions with high risk, and will support the planning and execution of necessary audits in line with Cigna's priorities.  To achieve that goal, this team conducts complex financial risk and control reviews for high impact organizational and functional activities. The team will report findings to finance and accounting stakeholders, and partner with business stakeholders to facilitate necessary corrective action planning and process improvements. 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.

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.  Our vision is to be the partner of choice for enterprise stakeholders by providing objective, valuable, and timely insights and guidance on internal controls. We innovate and leverage diverse skillsets to enable the enterprise to meet its most critical priorities. 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.

Key Responsibilities:

The Senior Internal Auditor will be:

• Empowered to lead the execution of audit and advisory projects focused on financial related risks aligned to the health insurance industry and enterprise initiatives.
• In a position to deliver meaningful risk and control 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 financial technical expertise or advance knowledge.
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with management to delivery high quality services.

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.
• Proficiency in data analysis and the use of analytics tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Alteryx) preferred.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

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.

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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.