Finance Actuary

Recruiter:

Deka Minas Pty Ltd

Job Ref:

3421816924

Date posted:

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Location:

Sandton, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

We’re partnering with a leading diversified financial services group that is redefining insurance to be more accessible, transparent, and client-centric. They are looking for a Finance Actuary to join their growing Insurance team and play a key role in shaping the future of financial reporting and valuation.

As a Finance Actuary, you will contribute directly to the financial performance and resilience of the insurance business through:

Performing periodic (monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and annual) insurance contract liability and profit calculations on an IFRS 17 basis.
Contributing to forecasted IFRS 17 profit calculations for annual budgets and re-forecasting cycles.
Supporting the calculation of solvency requirements in line with the Financial Soundness Standard for Insurers (previously SAM).
Assisting with the completion of quantitative reporting templates for statutory solvency reporting.
Developing and maintaining processes and controls for actuarial valuation and financial reporting.

This role will provide exposure across valuation, reporting, solvency, and capital management, while contributing to innovative actuarial practices within a dynamic insurance team.

Fellow Requirements:

8+ years’ actuarial experience in the life insurance sector, particularly in valuation, reporting, or capital management.
Honours Degree in Actuarial Science (or equivalent).
Strong working knowledge of IFRS 17.
Experience with actuarial modelling software (e.g., Prophet).
Exposure to data visualisation tools (Power BI or similar) advantageous.
A collaborative mindset with the ability to thrive in a team with multiple deliverables.

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