Roles and responsibilities
Achieving Zamara’s ambitious strategic priorities will be complex and challenging. Its continued success will be dependent on building and retaining a world-class team. The successful candidate will manage and provide actuarial consultancy services to a small portfolio of clients under guidance from the Team Leader.
In more detail, the areas of responsibility include:
Actuarial valuations and calculations:
Responsible for managing a small portfolio of clients under the supervision of a senior resource
Agree deadlines for projects and calculations with consultant and actuary and ensure the deadlines are met
Carry out data checks/analysis and prepare valuation and financial review reports for checking by actuarial consultant
Support and review work done by actuarial analysts
Adhere to compliance with set processes and standards in the Division
Ensure delivery of high quality output whilst working on a wide range of concurrent assignments.
Client relations:
Accompany senior resource to client meetings and have greater involvement in terms of presentations and discussions
Initiate and support business development and client relations.
Billing and debt collection:
Assist accounts with billing and collection of all pursued but uncollected debts
Professional Development:
Develop expert knowledge of all the processes/procedures & systems used for individual calculations and valuations
Develop technical knowledge through formal and on the job training
Initiate a project and work on it to completion
Take ownership on research initiatives and participate in R&D projects
Contribute to the actuarial profession in Kenya
The role will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
The following experience is preferred:
Proven experience in a similar environment together with strong capabilities and ability to communicate with impact
Degree in Actuarial Science or related field.
At least 3 actuarial examination passes from a recognized International Actuarial Association
Good grasp of system application
Strong knowledge of insurance/pensions industry
MS Office with focus on Excel Skills.
Comfortable with different actuarial valuations methods and techniques
Basic programming skills
The following personal qualities are preferred:
Analytical thinking
Teamwork
Excellent time management skills
Supervisory and mentoring skills
Innovative and proactive
Strong business sense
Responsible and accountable
Client facing skills
Excellent oral & written communication skills.
Apply via :
www.linkedin.com
