IFRS 17 Actuarial Specialist II – Reporting & Governance

FirstRand; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 750,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstRand is seeking an Actuarial Specialist II to autonomously prepare data and conduct analyses, while handling complex tasks under supervision. You will mentor juniors and present findings to management, bridging Finance, Risk and Actuarial teams. This role focuses on IFRS 17 reporting, regulatory submissions and governance support.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of actuarial experience, 8 ASSA exams completed, and strong SQL/SAS/Python skills to drive insights and ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Actuarial Science completed.
• 8 ASSA examinations completed or in progress.
• 4–6 years actuarial experience in Short-Term Insurance IFRS 17 reporting, regulatory reporting and reserving.

Responsibilities

• Deliver IFRS 17 actuarial reporting and insights to management.
• Prepare/regulatory/statutory outputs and support governance committees.
• Support audits through actuarial analysis and documentation.
• Conduct reserving analyses and review technical provisions.
• Contribute to capital and solvency reporting and governance processes.
• Investigate movements in actuarial/financial results and explain changes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Actuarial Science degree

Tools

SQL

SAS

Python

Job description

FirstRand is seeking an Actuarial Specialist II to autonomously prepare data and conduct analyses, while handling complex tasks under supervision. You will mentor juniors and present findings to management, bridging Finance, Risk and Actuarial teams. This role focuses on IFRS 17 reporting, regulatory submissions and governance support.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of actuarial experience, 8 ASSA exams completed, and strong SQL/SAS/Python skills to drive insights and ensure compliance.