Senior Actuarial Specialist
Cape Town
Part of a small Business Partner Team that is tasked with consolidating profits and new business numbers, assisting in forecasting, business planning and financial reporting. Assist in preparing of regular commentary for management reports.
Work with a diverse team across the Corporate Segment business, which will allow opportunities to build a network across the actuarial and finance space. These relationships will help in the resolving of issues that may arise.
Financial and Monthly reporting
• Check the quality and reasonability of input data received
• Check consolidated results for reasonability
• Continuously evaluate the appropriateness of how results are presented and update as needed
• Write commentary and prepare slides on the drivers of consolidated segment profits
Business Planning and Forecasting
• Produce/check detailed metrics for business planning purposes
• Understand the drivers, risks and management actions implicit in the business plan
• Contribute to management discussions on business planning
• Write commentary on the consolidated segment forecast and plan
Thought leadership for actuarial reporting
• Assist with ad hoc projects and information requests from the business
• Continuously improve existing processes and models with the aim of improving overall efficiency
Strategic Support
• Assist with assessing and supporting various strategic projects that drive the business forward
• Manage one staff member in fulfilling these tasks.
• Qualified actuary or senior actuarial student with at least 4 years of actuarial work experience
• Strong technical skills and attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills – ability to work in a team and across teams
• Good communication skills (both written and verbal) l21.9o

Please note that the appointment may be made at a lower/higher role size depending on the successful candidate’s experience and exam progress.