Actuarial Consultant

Main purpose of the job

The successful candidate will support the Actuarial and Audit function by providing actuarial services to assigned clients spanning across banking insurance securities and funds industries.

What you will do

• Provide actuarial advisory and audit services to clients in life and general insurance as well as the banking sector.
• Perform actuarial valuations technical reserve reviews and model validation for clients.
• Conduct data analysis and modelling using tools such as Excel SQL R Python and actuarial software (e.g. Prophet).
• Support and contribute to IFRS 17 implementation and other regulatory projects helping clients meet evolving compliance requirements.
• Participate in insurance company valuations and due diligence projects providing actuarial insights to support business decisions.
• Develop project proposals and contribute to thought leadership initiatives within the team.
• Build capacity and deliver analytical solutions for clients including actuarial model development.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues and cross-functional teams while also managing independent analytical tasks.
• Share expertise and knowledge with team members fostering continuous learning and development.
• Engage with clients through meetings and presentations building an understanding of their business needs and communicating findings effectively.
• Gain exposure to a wide range of actuarial projects across different products markets and regulatory environments.

Qualifications :

• A Bachelors Degree in Actuarial Science.
• At least 3 years of progressive actuarial experience.
• At least 3 professional exams from either SOA IFOA or any other recognized actuarial body.
• Exposure and experience in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 17 implementations will be an added advantage.
• Well-developed actuarial programming skills (VBA R and/ or Prophet will be an added advantage.
• Open to local and international assignments.

Behavioural competencies

• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to adapt quickly and learn new concepts.
• Interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Desire to develop self.
• Client delivery focus.
• Focus on quality.
• Problem solving ability.

Technical Competencies

• Sound technical knowledge in the actuarial field.
• Good consulting skills.
• Experience in drafting of professional presentations and reports.
• Financial knowledge and understanding.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.
• Sound business acumen.
• Good communication skills report writing and presentation skills
• Highly motivated with a proven ability to work on own initiative within a challenging and dynamic work environment.

Additional Information :

Your role as a leader

At Deloitte we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients our people and for society and make an impact that matters.

Leadership Capabilities

Living our Purpose - Identifies and embraces our purpose and values and puts these into practice in their professional life.

Influence - Builds relationships and communicates effectively in order to positively influence peers and other stakeholders.

Performance drive - Seeks opportunities to challenge self; teams with others across businesses and borders to deliver and takes accountability for own and team results.

Strategic direction - Understands objectives for clients and Deloitte aligns own work to objectives and sets personal priorities.

Talent development - Develops self by actively seeking opportunities for growth shares knowledge and experiences with others and acts as a strong brand ambassador.

Why Deloitte

At Deloitte our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders we believe there is always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help build world-class skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global fast-changing business world.

Deloitte opens the door to a career that can cross borders virtually and physically across the African continent and globally to gain experience and access projects beyond our borders. We value differences and embrace people with diverse backgrounds experiences abilities and thinking styles.

Our purpose

Deloitte is led by a purpose: to make an impact that matters. Every day Deloitte people are making a real impact in the places they live and work. We pride ourselves on doing not only what is good for clients but also what is good for our people and the communities in which we live and workalways striving to be an organization that is held up as a role model of quality integrity and positive change. Learn more about Deloittes impact on the world. #Makinganimpactthatmatters

Recruiter Tips

We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Deloitte to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your interview we suggest that you do research to know some background about our firm and the business area you are applying to.

If you meet the above requirements please visit our website and apply online: Deloitte East Africa Careers portal.

To the successful candidates the Firm will offer a competitive and performance driven remuneration package a highly energized team environment comprising individuals who are committed to working as one producing results and enjoying it.

Please ensure your updated resume and academic certificates (University and High school) are attached for your application to be considered.

Your details will be treated with confidentiality and will not be shared with any third party.

Closing date: Thursday 30 April 2026

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not ask individuals to pay any fees or money as part of the recruitment process. Women and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

At Deloitte we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at workin every country in everything we do every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.

We actively support the inclusion of people with disabilities and embrace neurodiversity in the workplace. We recognise and value the unique strengths that neurodivergent individuals bring and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

If you require reasonable accommodations in relation to your disability and neurodiverse needs during the recruitment process please let us know. We are happy to make adjustments to suit your individual needs.

Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive.  Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile depending on operational requirements.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time