Be prepared to be awarded for performance. Our client is a leader investment management and insurance company. They require a CA with an accolade of achievements who will be reporting to the CEO as Emerging Markets Executive Committee member.

Qualification:
CA (SA) preferable
Actuary
Successful completion of a relevant Executive Development Program will be advantageous

Skills & Experience:
10 to 15 years’ experience in financial service industry on senior management level
Proven track record of managing a multi-disciplined team (finance, risk management and/or actuarial).
Ability to contribute to business decision-making at a strategic level
Good and proven business acumen
Project management principles and previous participation and deal making will be advantages.
Statutory financial reporting
Influencing skills
Strategic Decision Making
Results Driven
Good communication skills
Strong leadership/ people management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively interact and collaborate with technical & functional staff at all levels
Analytical, logical thinker with good problem solving skills
Self-motivated, takes initiative and ownership to bring tasks to completion
Mature outlook and upholds high standards of professional integrity.

Job Description:
Emerging Markets Strategy implementation, support and development
Participate in development and execution of EM strategy.
Prioritise financial and actuarial resources and activities.
Influence sound decision-making

Governance
Sound governance principles per group standards and guidelines.
Effective compliance and risk management.
Effective internal/external audit execution.
Oversight of company secretarial function.

Management and Statutory Reporting
Quality and adequacy of management reporting.
Identify trends, red flags and meaningful interpretation of management reports.
Drive budgets, forecasts and sensitivity analysis.

Profitability Management
Understand income, expenses and relationships, including industry and competitor trends
Oversight of product profitability throughout cluster.
Focused cost management
Business case evaluation
Ensure effective utilization of Capital