Job Description

The Position:
The position of Finance Assistant is a newly created position with the Middle East and Africa finance team, this role will be based in Dubai, working across multiple finance teams including Treasury, FP&A, Accounting, Operational Finance and Credit Control. There will be opportunities to get involved in a range of ad hoc projects as they arise within the general finance area.
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the annual KYC renewal process with multiple banking partners spread across the region.
• Support of other treasury related tasks of administrative nature
• Assist in investigation of payment issue discrepancies
• Co-ordinate the approval and payment of various finance related invoices
• Support the Middle East and Africa businesses through a broad number of project initiatives
• Support other teams within the department as needed.
• Deliver a range of ad hoc analysis as required

Personal Profile:

• Ability to juggle priorities and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Results oriented with a drive for continuous improvement and proven success in achieving goals
• Problem Solving - ability to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.
• Dynamic individual able to work with a broad range of people across the organization.
• Customer Focus - dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers, good at building effective relationships and gaining trust and respect
• Team player who has a "hands on" approach to achieving results and is willing to work in the broader finance team, as required, in order to achieve departmental objectives.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience of Oracle or similar General Ledger packages would be advantageous but not essential

Cigna Competencies:

• Learning and Applying Quickly
• Problem Solving
• Perseverance
• Customer Focus
• Priority Setting
• Organising

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
• 0-2 years of experience
• Strong communication skills
• UAE National with Family Book

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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