Actuarial Specialist, Actuarial Audit

Manulife; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife's Actuarial Audit team within the Actuarial Function at MGS is seeking an Actuarial Specialist to support the execution of actuarial audit engagements, assess risks and controls, perform testing, and help deliver insights that strengthen governance across actuarial business areas.

The role offers exposure to valuation, liability and asset modelling, experience analytics, pricing, and cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Risk, and external auditors, with opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance or related field.
• At least 1 year actuarial work experience in insurance or financial services.
• Progress toward a designation in a recognized actuarial organization (SOA or ASP).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with clear communication.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Execute actuarial audit engagements, including assurance reviews, key risk audits, emerging risk reviews, defined procedures, SOX testing, and advisory work.
• Assess key risks and internal controls across actuarial business units, ensuring audit work is focused on areas of highest impact.
• Perform audit testing, document results, and support conclusions on the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Analyze data, evidence, and process documentation to identify issues, control gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Build effective working relationships with actuarial business units, Group Finance Actuarial, Product Risk Management, Regional Actuarial Services, Actuarial Shared Service Centers, external auditors, and internal audit partners.
• Support clear communication of audit findings, recommendations, and supporting analysis to relevant stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science or related field

Tools

MS Office

Excel

VBA

SQL

Access

Python

QlikView

GGY AXIS

Job description

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a talented and driven Actuarial Specialist to join our Actuarial Audit team within the Actuarial Function at MGS. In this role, you will support the execution of actuarial audit engagements, assess key risks and controls, perform audit testing, and help deliver insights that strengthen governance, risk management, and control effectiveness across actuarial business areas.

Established in 2012, the team has become an actuarial center of excellence, with over 200 staff and growing, along with increasing range and ownership of deliverables, specializing in Valuation, Liability and Asset Modelling, Experience Analytics, Pricing, and more.

MGS Actuarial offers a wide range of global opportunities across multiple actuarial disciplines, a high performing culture, a market leading actuarial development program, a job rotation program, and a leadership team dedicated to your growth and success. Beyond that, their influence extends to the broader community and industry, enriching the professional landscape for everyone involved.

Position Responsibilities

• Execute actuarial audit engagements, including assurance reviews, key risk audits, emerging risk reviews, defined procedures, SOX testing, and advisory work.
• Assess key risks and internal controls across actuarial business units, ensuring audit work is focused on areas of highest impact.
• Perform audit testing, document results, and support conclusions on the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Analyze data, evidence, and process documentation to identify issues, control gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Build effective working relationships with actuarial business units, Group Finance Actuarial, Product Risk Management, Regional Actuarial Services, Actuarial Shared Service Centers, external auditors, and internal audit partners.
• Support clear communication of audit findings, recommendations, and supporting analysis to relevant stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance or a related field.
• At least 1 year of actuarial work experience in insurance or financial services.
• Progress toward a designation in a recognized actuarial organization, such as SOA or ASP.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather, synthesize, organize, and communicate information, results, and recommendations.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately and effectively.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships across levels and business functions.
• Ability to work in an evolving and dynamic environment.
• Growth mindset and commitment to developing as a trusted business partner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with audit, risk management, internal controls, SOX, or control testing.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Exposure to VBA, Access, GGY AXIS, SQL, QlikView, Python, or similar tools is an advantage.
• Familiarity with actuarial processes, financial reporting, valuation, pricing, or risk management is a plus.

When you join our team

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

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