Assist life insurers across Africa to implement IFRS 17, including various training opportunities.

IFRS 17 related:

Develop, under the guidance of the Associate Director, a thorough understanding of IFRS 17, from an actuarial, finance and IT requirement perspective
Lead IFRS 17 implementation projects for life insurers mainly across Africa, including conducting gap analyses, providing training (to staff, boards and other bodies as needed)
Assist to build / enhance IFRS 17 tools or client-specific tools (including actuarial projection software)
Implement externally purchased IFRS 17 software for clients
Achieve key performance indicators
Ensure quality control procedures are adhered to
Interact and communicate with clients when needed
Assist with tenders

Non-IFRS 17 related:

Assist life insurance teams to complete client engagements where capacity allows.

Desired Experience & Qualification
Minimum of 5 years' valuation experience in life insurance
Nearly qualified or qualified life actuary who has strong technical abilities and valuation experience across all main types of life products.
Good progress with exams with only 1 or 2 remaining, if not already qualified
Experience with experience analyses, analysis of surplus, EV's, ORSA's, SAM, reserving, and with-profit products
Some exposure to IFRS 17 would be an advantage.
Strong actuarial technical skills
Ability to learn quickly and apply new technical skills especially relating to IFRS 17
Ability to work to a deadline, giving regular feedback on progress
Willingness to travel to non-South African based clients from time to time
Good communication skills
Strong work ethic and highly motivated