Descriptions
About KPMG in Malaysia's Actuarial
KPMG in Malaysia's Actuarial Services practice plays a vital role in supporting life and general insurance audit and advisory engagements. Leveraging deep industry expertise, global actuarial methodologies, and advanced modelling tools, our team delivers high‑quality insights across financial reporting, valuation, capital, and modelling.
Our actuarial professionals work closely with audit, finance, and risk teams to support complex insurance engagements and evolving regulatory requirements. Joining our actuarial practice means being part of a collaborative, technically strong team that helps clients navigate change and Make the Difference in an increasingly complex insurance landscape.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
This is an opportunity to grow your actuarial career within a leading global professional services firm, across a broad spectrum of insurance engagements.
- Exposure to both Life and General Insurance engagements
- Hands on involvement in actuarial audit with exposure to broader advisory work
- Work with real client data, actuarial models, and financial results
- Develop strong technical, analytical, and business understanding of the insurance industry
- Clear career progression across multiple actuarial levels
- A collaborative environment focused on quality, integrity, and continuous learning
Responsibilities
What You Can Expect
Your responsibilities will vary depending on your level of experience, with opportunities across the following areas:
Actuarial Audit Support (All Levels)
- Support actuarial components of external audit engagements for life and general insurers
- Perform data validation, reconciliation, and reasonableness checks
- Review assumptions, methodologies, and results; perform movement analysis
- Prepare or review audit working papers and supporting documentation
- Support the identification, documentation, and resolution of audit findings
- Collaborate closely with audit teams to ensure timely and well documented deliverables
Technical & Advisory Exposure
- Depending on your role level, you may support or lead work in:
- IFRS 17 reporting and analysis
- Valuation / Embedded Value / VNB (Life Insurance)
- Reserving (GI) and Capital / Solvency (RBC)
- Actuarial modelling and quantitative analysis
- Independent review and challenge of actuarial models and calculations
Data, Tools & Delivery
- Support or lead actuarial and audit related work using actuarial, data, and modelling tools
- Assist in data preparation, transformation, and analysis
- Apply structured and analytical thinking to complex actuarial issues
- Ensure outputs meet quality, documentation, and regulatory expectations
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement (Manager / Senior Manager)
- Lead actuarial audit support engagements and manage delivery timelines
- Act as a key point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders
- Review work, ensure quality, and mentor junior team members
- Engage with senior stakeholders on actuarial findings, risks, and insights
- Support practice growth and business development initiatives
How Will You Make Your Mark
You Will Make An Impact By
- Delivering high quality actuarial analysis and audit support
- Applying strong analytical judgment to actuarial assumptions, models, and results
- Demonstrating curiosity and professionalism when working with complex insurance data
- Collaborating effectively across actuarial, audit, finance, and risk teams
- Taking ownership of your work and contributing to continuous improvement
- For senior roles, leading teams, engaging clients, and driving engagement success
- Living KPMG's values — Integrity, Excellence, Courage, Togetherness, and Accountability
Requirements
Who We're Looking For:
We welcome actuarial professionals across different career stages who are passionate about insurance, analytics, and high-quality professional work.
Associate / Senior Associate
- Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related discipline
- 0–3 years of experience in actuarial or insurance related roles
- Progress in actuarial exams is preferred
- Strong foundation in Excel and data analysis
- Exposure to actuarial and analytics tools (e.g. Prophet, RAFM, ResQ, Python, R, SQL, Alteryx) is an advantage
- Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and teamwork skills
Assistant Manager
- Degree in Actuarial Science or related discipline
- 3–6 years of experience in life insurance actuarial work
- Exposure to valuation, IFRS 17, EV, or capital frameworks preferred
- Familiarity with actuarial tools (Excel, Prophet, RAFM, etc.)
- Prior audit or audit support experience is an advantage
- Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills
Manager / Senior Manager
- Degree in Actuarial Science or related discipline
- 7–12+ years of relevant experience in life insurance (consulting or industry)
- Strong expertise in actuarial valuation, financial reporting, IFRS 17, EV, and/or capital (RBC)
- Proven experience with actuarial modelling tools
- Ability to manage teams, engagements, and senior stakeholders effectively
- Strong leadership, communication, and delivery skills under tight timelines
What To Expect In The Selection Journey
We want you to feel empowered and informed throughout the process:
- A Friendly Pre-Screening Call
- Our recruitment team will reach out for an initial chat — nothing intimidating, just a conversation to get to know you better.
- Interview Stage
If shortlisted, you'll be invited for an interview in one of the following formats:
- Virtual interview
- On-campus sessions in your university
- Interview at the KPMG In Malaysia Office
Make it Count, Make the Difference.
Submit your application to KPMG In Malaysia's Actuarial – All Hires role today — your journey starts here.
Closing Date: Dec. 31, 2026
For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button below.
Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia. 
