Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Worldwide, our 230,000 people are united by our shared values and an unwavering commitment to quality. EY, has been in East Africa for over 87 years and with over 600 professionals, is today one of the largest professional services firms in the region.

Responsibilities or duties

Managing IFRS 17 and Solvency Assessment and Management actuarial audits for life or non-life insurers

Supporting the Statutory Actuary/Head of Actuarial Function and managing HAF engagements for life or non-life insurers and reinsurers

Managing/supporting on engagements covering Transformation, Climate Change, ERM frameworks, ORSA, Risk Appetite or other topics

Managing/supporting on value-adding projects covering IFRS17 implementation and other topics related to trends in the actuarial field

Further developing our team by coaching and mentoring junior colleagues

Continually learning and sharing your knowledge with the wider actuarial team

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Qualified or nearly qualified Actuary

Managerial experience

Strong self-management and structured in the way you work

Team player and proactive, self-starter

Experience in financial reporting (SAM/Solvency II and IFRS) preferential

Consulting experience would be advantageous

Critical thinker and solution-orientated approach

Curious mindset and keenness to learn

Experience needed

4+ years’ experience in the Life or Non-Life Insurance industry

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Most of your work will be project based for a once-off set period time or on a recurring basis, which enables you to work with different team members and subject matter experts, gaining invaluable experience and technical knowledge.

• Managing IFRS 17 and Solvency Assessment and Management actuarial audits for life or non-life insurers
• Supporting the Statutory Actuary/Head of Actuarial Function and managing HAF engagements for life or non-life insurers and reinsurers
• Managing/supporting on engagements covering Transformation, Climate Change, ERM frameworks, ORSA, Risk Appetite or other topics
• Managing/supporting on value-adding projects covering IFRS17 implementation and other topics related to trends in the actuarial field
• Further developing our team by coaching and mentoring junior colleagues
• Continually learning and sharing your knowledge with the wider actuarial team

• Strong self-management and structured in the way you work
• Team player and proactive, self-starter
• Critical thinker and solution-orientated approach
• Curious mindset and keenness to learn

• BA/BSc/HND
• Qualified or nearly qualified Actuary
• Managerial experience
• Experience in financial reporting (SAM/Solvency II and IFRS) preferential
• Consulting experience would be advantageous