Actuarial Analyst

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CFA020739/BL

Date posted:

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

900 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Take the next step in your finance career

POSITION INFO:

Are you a qualified or nearly qualified actuary looking to shape the future of actuarial audit support? This is a rare opportunity to join a newly established team and play a pivotal role in building a dynamic actuarial function from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities:
Provide actuarial audit support across a portfolio of clients in the insurance (life and general), retirement funding, and medical scheme sectors
Review technical provisions, IAS 19 liabilities, and IFRS 17 liabilities, including drafting of audit reports
Participate in IFRS 17 engagements, including transition assessments and policy impact analysis
Conduct actuarial modelling and valuation work for liabilities, due diligence, reinsurance, capital optimisation, and dashboards
Assess actuarial functions and assist clients in enhancing risk management processes, including model reviews and operating structure improvements
Perform research, data collection, and analysis to produce actionable recommendations
Engage professionally with internal and external stakeholders, including clients and suppliers
Support operational activities related to the establishment of the actuarial business unit
Contribute to business development through proposal writing and thought leadership initiatives

Job Experience and Skills Required:
Qualified or nearly qualified actuary
Experience in audit support across insurance, retirement funds, or medical schemes
Strong knowledge of IFRS 17, IAS 19, ISA 540, SAM, and reserving methodologies
Familiarity with actuarial tools and platforms (e.g., Prophet, SQL, Python, SAS, Power BI)
Excellent communication and business writing skills
Entrepreneurial mindset with attention to detail and a drive for excellence.

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If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

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