Old Mutual is recruiting a Senior Actuarial Specialist (m/f), to be based in Windhoek, Namibia.
Duties
- Financial Reporting: Assist with preparation of financial metrics for published, regulatory and internal reporting with appropriate supporting analysis and commentary. Present results at a senior level with key findings and issues, including reasons for variances to forecasts and prior periods. Extract insights and understand the drivers of key financial metrics for business consideration. Effectively collaborate with business and other specialized areas
- Perform quarterly actuarial valuations for the Life Company
- Assist with preparation of Forecasts and Business Planning
- Assist with IFRS 17 implementation and transition to BAU
- Product Support: Provide support for products across the three Life Business Units including when new products are launched
- Manage actuarial student(s) and provide coaching and mentoring
- Process efficiency and automation: Ensure processes are efficient, robust, fit for purpose and well documented.
- Ensure the control environment is adequate and effective
- Ad-hoc projects: Support the delivery of relevant projects objectives, as and when these arise
Requisites
- Senior actuarial student or nearly qualified actuary
- Extensive actuarial experience
- Strong technical skills and attention to detail
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team and across teams
- Ability to plan and priorities
- Motivated self-starter who shows initiative, is proactive and looks for ways to improve existing processes
- Able to complete tasks within agreed timelines with limited guidance
- Experience in life insurance valuations and knowledge of IFRS17 would be an advantage
Notes
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted