Overview
Head of Financial Reporting (Quants) Jobs in Cape Town at Pathfinders Consulting Pty (LTD)
Our client, a market leader in the insurance sector, is seeking a Head: Quantitative Financial Reporting to oversee the end-to-end IFRS 17. This is a pivotal leadership role combining actuarial expertise, financial reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with finance, balance sheet management, audit, and external stakeholders.
This role requires a highly analytical and experienced actuarial leader to drive IFRS 17 delivery, ensure regulatory compliance, and support strategic financial decision-making across the group.
IFRS 17 Reporting and Governance
Lead the development, delivery, and enhancement of IFRS 17 reporting processes, systems, and standards
Drive the quarterly, bi-annual, and annual reporting cycles for Guardrisk Life and its international counterpart
Ensure accurate modeling, disclosure, and compliance in financial statements
Liaise with external auditors for sign-off and regulatory alignment
Oversee actuarial data integration and system inputs across Prophet, Aptitude, and SQL
Strategic and Cross-Functional Collaboration
Provide insights on IFRS 17 impact across financial planning, new business, and acquisition initiatives
Lead submissions to audit and actuarial committees at Guardrisk and Momentum Group levels
Collaborate with Finance, Data, and Balance Sheet Management teams to improve workflows and reduce manual processing
Contribute to the group’s policy development, risk governance, and compliance execution
Leadership and Team Development
Manage a small team of senior actuarial analysts
Drive talent development, performance management, and knowledge transfer
Cultivate a high-performance team culture focused on innovation, accountability, and excellence
Lead hiring efforts and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
Process Improvement and Automation
Enhance IFRS 17 automation and process efficiency using system-driven solutions
Monitor and improve reporting tools and controls
Identify areas for risk mitigation and continuous improvement
Support strategic investments in tools and actuarial systems
Stakeholder Engagement
Communicate complex actuarial and financial information to executive leadership, regulators, and clients
Build and maintain trusted relationships across Guardrisk and Momentum stakeholder networks
Guide client-facing teams on IFRS 17 implications and reporting transparency
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science
Fellow of the Actuarial Society of South Africa (FASSA)
Minimum Experience
5 to 10 years in life insurance reporting
3+ years of people management experience
Proven IFRS 17 implementation and reporting expertise
Strong actuarial modeling experience (Prophet, Aptitude, SQL)
Familiarity with regulatory and group consolidation reporting
Core Competencies
Leadership and strategic thinking
Strong analytical, modeling, and communication skills
Ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity in financial frameworks
Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
Stakeholder influence and collaboration
Benefits
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science
Fellow of the Actuarial Society of South Africa (FASSA)
Minimum Experience
5 to 10 years in life insurance reporting
3+ years of people management experience
Proven IFRS 17 implementation and reporting expertise
Strong actuarial modeling experience (Prophet, Aptitude, SQL)
Familiarity with regulatory and group consolidation reporting
Core Competencies
Leadership and strategic thinking
Strong analytical, modeling, and communication skills
Ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity in financial frameworks
Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
Stakeholder influence and collaboration
Degree
Title: Head of Financial Reporting (Quants)
Company: Pathfinders Consulting Pty (LTD)
Location: Cape Town
