Actuarial Analyst job at Deloitte Consulting
JOB DETAILS:

Main purpose of the job
The successful candidate will support actuarial advisory services to an array of clients in life insurance, general insurance and the wider fields such as banking. The person will also support in project proposals and thought leadership initiatives for our clients.

What you will do
• Support the actuarial advisory assignments and provide audit support services to an array of clients in life insurance, general insurance and the wider fields such as banking and enterprise risk management;
• Develop a thorough understanding of IFRS 17, and support implementation projects for our clients;
• Support project proposals and thought leadership initiatives; and
• Build actuarial modelling skillset and capacity in software programming languages such as Prophet, VBA R & Python.

Qualifications
• University Degree in Actuarial Science from a recognized university with a Second class upper and above or equivalent.
• Minimum Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) overall grade of B+, with a B+ in Mathematics and English or equivalent.
• Progress in passing actuarial qualification examinations.
• Well-developed modelling skills,Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) and R/R Shiny programming language. Prophet will be an added advantage.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written).
• Effective interpersonal and presentation skills.

Behavioural competencies
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly and learn new concepts.
• Strong Interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Good mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others.
• Desire to develop self.

Technical Competencies
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Good financial knowledge.
• Sound business acumen.
• Focus on quality and risk.
• Well-developed computer user skills.

Closing date: Monday, 31 October 2022.

JOB DETAILS:

Main purpose of the job
The job holder will be responsible for ensuring that client and the Firm’s expectations are met by delivering high quality services and maintaining high utilisation levels. He/she will promote our leadership capabilities which are living our purpose, influence, performance drive, strategic direction and talent development.

What you will do
• Support the Engagement Manager in delivery of designated engagements/projects and managing the implementation of agreed deliverables;
• Identify opportunities for follow-on work and advise management;
• Assist in preparation of client presentations and discussion documentation;
• Build business relationships with clients and staff;
• Gather information through networking and research to understand broader offerings of Deloitte and awareness of opportunities for cross-selling;
• Contribute to the regional and business area winning business strategy and targets, including cross service line selling and collaboration;
• Raise ideas to address issues in area of expertise that may enhance/renew service offerings to clients;
• Maintain quality of output and timeous delivery;
• Apply finance knowledge to effectively diagnose crisis situations and/or help stabilize client’s businesses;
• Build models that are sophisticated, robust, and easily interpreted to inform insights;
• Build an understanding of how stages of the mergers & acquisitions lifecycle operate to enhance delivery in own area of expertise; and
• Research and conduct analysis to compile key deal documents to support all phases of mergers & acquisitions.

Qualifications
• A Bachelors Degree from a recognized university.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a client facing role preferably in a professional services firm.
• A recognized professional qualification such CFA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent.
• Masters Degree is an added advantage.

Behavioural competencies
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Good mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others.
• Strong client delivery focus.
• Adaptable and ability to manage change and ambiguity with ease.
• Focus on quality and risk.
• Sound problem solving ability.

Technical Competencies
• Expert in field with sound industry and business knowledge.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Proven ability to manage and execute projects.
• Experience in drafting and presenting client proposals.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Good financial knowledge.
• Sound business acumen.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Focus on quality and risk.

Closing date: 04 November 2022.