Intermediate Actuarial Specialist

 

Recruiter:

Moving Heads Personnel CC

Job Ref:

Int Act

Date posted:

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

neg


SUMMARY:
Intermediate Actuarial Specialist

POSITION INFO:

Intermediate Actuarial Specialist

Cape Town and Johannesburg

 

Performing regular quarterly valuations for financial reporting and submissions to the regulator

Presenting valuation results to management and effectively explaining key drivers of results (for all relevant metrics)

Critically reviewing current processes and actuarial models with a view of continuous improvement

Support the delivery of relevant project objectives as these arise

Extract insights and understand the drivers of key financial metrics for business consideration. Effectively collaborate with business and other specialized areas such as Accounting, Product Development, and Balance Sheet Management

Assist with IFRS 17 implementation and transition to BAU

 

Actuarial student with 9 exam credits.

IFRS 17 experience advantageous

At least 2 years actuarial experience 

Strong technical skills

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, is proactive, looks for ways to improve

Able to complete tasks within agreed timelines and drive projects to completion with minimal guidance

Interest in financial modelling software

Ability to plan and prioritise

Willing to learn and grow

High level of accountability

 

The incumbent will have an added advantage if he/she has the set skills listed below

 

Knowledge of IFRS and Regulatory Solvency valuations

Prophet (including DCS) and VBA programming experience

Advanced MS Excel skills

SQL / MS Access skills l19.5o



 

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