Actuarial Expert - Sandton

Actuarial Expert
Group Actuarial
Sandton and Cape Town

Financial reporting – Support the financial reporting team during reporting cycles to ensure that valuation results are produced accurately, within agreed deadlines and with appropriate supporting commentary.
Other Group Activities – Help drive the improvement of the actuarial reporting process and integration. This would include assisting with ensuring an appropriate regulatory reporting basis for OGA-related entities.
Continuous improvements – Enhancements of models and processes that produce IFRS/FSV and MCEV reporting.
IFRS 17 implementation: Participation in the segment’s involvement in the IFRS 17 project and the transition of reporting into standard production.
Life Liability Committee – Assist with co-ordination, running and preparation of papers.
Ad-hoc/Project work – Assist with ad hoc requests from the wider business (e.g. product owners, other finance areas).

Qualifications and Experience:

Nearly or newly qualified Actuary
At least 4 year’s actuarial experience in life insurance
Strong technical financial understanding of life insurance products
Strong detail orientation coupled with the ability to see the “big picture”
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
Motivated self-starter who shows initiative and is proactive
Able to complete tasks within agreed timelines and drive projects
Ability to plan and prioritise
Willing to learn and grow
High level of accountability
The following will be an added advantage:
Previous valuation experience will be an advantage
Exposure to group consolidation and accounting reporting process
Prior experience with process re-engineering

Please note that the appointments may be made at a lower role size depending on the successful candidates’ experience.