Reserving Actuary (12-Month Contract) – Cape Town

Faraday; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading reinsurance company based in Cape Town is looking for a Reserving Actuary for a 12-month contract. The candidate will assist with financial reporting and the calculation of reserves while providing key insights into the financial forecasts. Candidates should be newly qualified actuaries or have made good progress with actuarial exams and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This role emphasizes teamwork and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an insurer or reinsurer is desirable.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial reporting and calculation of reserves.
• Ongoing analysis of the inforce portfolio.
• Development of financial forecasts for internal reporting purposes.

Skills

Numerical and analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent IT skills (MS Office, SQL Server)

Communication skills

Education

Newly qualified actuary or progress with exams

Tools

VBA

SQL

R

Job description

A leading reinsurance company based in Cape Town is looking for a Reserving Actuary for a 12-month contract. The candidate will assist with financial reporting and the calculation of reserves while providing key insights into the financial forecasts. Candidates should be newly qualified actuaries or have made good progress with actuarial exams and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This role emphasizes teamwork and professionalism.