Job Description
What you will be doing:
- Collect, analyse, and interpret data to support actuarial functions.
- Prepare reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Analyse mortality, morbidity, lapse rates, and performance metrics for life and non-life insurance products.
- Assist in the development and pricing of new insurance products.
- Develop pricing models for life and non-life insurance products.
- Conduct profitability analyses and support deal structuring.
- Identify, assess, and manage risks associated with insurance products.
- Support the development of risk mitigation strategies, stress testing, and scenario analysis.
- Evaluate underwriting risks for non-life insurance policies.
- Ensure compliance with actuarial standards and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare statutory reports for life insurance products and ensure non-life products comply with local regulations.
- Conduct experience studies to inform assumptions used in pricing, reserving, and risk management.
- Analyse historical data to set assumptions and review claims and exposure data for non-life insurance products.
- Work closely with underwriting, finance, and product development teams.
- Communicate actuarial findings and recommendations effectively to senior management.
- Present insurance risk assessments and assist in refining underwriting guidelines.
- Stay updated with industry trends, actuarial techniques, and regulatory changes.
- Participate in relevant actuarial exams and training sessions.
What we are looking for:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.
- Making good progress towards an Actuarial qualification.
- 3 – 5 years’ experience within the financial services industry
- 3–5 years’ working experience in an actuarial role, ideally with exposure to life and non-life insurance.
- Experience in pricing, product development, and risk management.
- Strong analytical, innovative, and collaborative skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Please note if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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About Finance/Accounting Management Jobs in Gauteng
In Gauteng, South Africa, the finance and accounting management field is a significant contributor to the province’s economy, with various industries relying on skilled professionals to manage their financial operations. Typically, this field offers stable employment opportunities with good prospects for career advancement. Generally, the demand for finance and accounting managers remains high across multiple sectors.
Salary expectations for finance and accounting management positions in Gauteng are generally broad and can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Broadly speaking, salaries typically range from R400 000 to R1 500 000 per annum, with senior roles often commanding higher remuneration packages. However, these figures are subject to change and may not reflect actual salaries for specific job openings.
Common skills required for finance and accounting management positions include proficiency in financial software, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and leadership skills, experience with financial reporting and regulatory compliance, knowledge of financial management principles and practices, and a solid understanding of taxation laws. Typically, candidates with a degree in finance, accounting, or business administration are well-suited for these roles.
Finance and accounting managers can be found across various industry sectors, including the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and more. The financial services sector, for example, often employs finance and accounting professionals to manage its operational finances, while the technology industry may require them to oversee the financial aspects of software development or IT projects.
Career progression opportunities in this field are generally good, with experienced finance and accounting managers often moving into senior roles such as department head or director of finance. Many companies also offer training and development programs to help employees acquire new skills and advance their careers.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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