Tax Management Sr. Advisor

Cigna; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 350,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Cigna in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Tax Management Advisor MEA to lead tax strategy across the Middle East and Africa, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations and supporting business growth with prudent tax planning and risk management.

You will partner with Finance, Legal, and Operations to deliver accurate tax accounting under IFRS, manage transfer pricing governance, and drive continuous improvements in tax processes and controls across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Economics, or related field.
• Professional qualifications such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CTA, ADIT, or equivalent preferred.
• 7–10+ years of progressive tax experience in multinational organizations or regulated industries with GCC/Africa experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax governance across MEA and ensure compliance with evolving regulations.
• Oversee IFRS tax accounting and quarterly/annual reporting including tax provisions and disclosures.
• Coordinate transfer pricing governance and OECD-compliant documentation across the region.
• Advise on tax implications for business initiatives, restructuring, and strategic projects.

Skills

Corporate tax

Indirect tax

Transfer pricing

Tax accounting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or equivalent

ACCA/CTA/ADIT preferred

Tools

Oracle

Tax technology tools

Job description

Main Duties Responsibilities

The Tax Management Advisor MEA will lead the tax agenda across Cigna Healthcare s Middle East and Africa operations ensuring compliance with evolving tax regulations while supporting business growth through effective tax planning governance and risk management This role will serve as the region s tax subject matter expert and trusted advisor to Finance and business leadership providing strategic guidance on tax matters strengthening the control environment and ensuring alignment with global tax policies and regulatory requirements across the MEA region

Tax Accounting amp Financial Reporting

Manage current and deferred tax reporting in accordance with IFRS requirements Support quarterly and annual financial reporting processes including tax provisions disclosures and tax-related audit requirements Partner with Accounting and FP amp A teams to ensure accurate reporting and forecasting of tax impacts

Transfer Pricing amp International Tax

Lead transfer pricing governance documentation and compliance across the region Ensure adherence to OECD and local regulatory requirements maintain intercompany agreements and advise on cross-border transactions Coordinate with Global Tax teams on international tax matters and strategic initiatives

Business Partnership amp Strategic Advisory

Partner with Commercial Finance Legal Compliance Procurement and Operations teams to provide practical tax advice on business initiatives client arrangements new products and strategic projects Evaluate tax implications of commercial decisions and support expansion restructuring and transformation activities across the region

Risk Management amp Internal Controls

Establish and maintain a robust tax governance framework Identify assess and mitigate tax risks while supporting compliance with SOX ICFR and internal control requirements Support internal and external audits regulatory reviews and remediation of tax-related findings

External Stakeholder Management

Manage relationships with tax authorities external auditors and tax advisors across the region Coordinate responses to inquiries audits and assessments while ensuring consistent and defensible tax positions Represent the organization on tax matters with external stakeholders where appropriate

Process Improvement amp Tax Transformation

Drive continuous improvement and automation of tax processes Support Finance Transformation initiatives including Oracle e-Invoicing and other digital tax projects Enhance tax reporting capabilities data quality and operational efficiency across the region Liaison with the global tax team to record US GAAP tax expense provide projections of tax expense and payments for management reporting communicate any tax controversy or risks and provide required information for global reporting

Education

Education: Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Economics, or a related field. Professional qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CTA, ADIT, or equivalent preferred.

Experience

Experience: 7 10+ years of progressive tax experience within multinational organizations, professional services firms, or regulated industries, with experience managing tax matters across multiple jurisdictions within the GCC and/or Africa.

Skills

Skills: Strong technical expertise in corporate income tax, indirect tax, transfer pricing, tax accounting, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to influence stakeholders, manage complex projects, and provide business-oriented solutions in a matrix organization.

Language

Language: Fluency in English required; Arabic is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications Experience in MEA healthcare, insurance, financial services, or other regulated industries. Experience supporting UAE Corporate Tax implementation and broader GCC tax compliance. Strong knowledge of transfer pricing regulations and OECD guidelines. Experience managing relationships with tax authorities, auditors, and external advisors. Familiarity with Oracle, tax technology solutions, and finance transformation initiatives. Experience operating across Middle East and Africa markets.