Email: mnemakh@gmail.com
Address: Woodstock, Cape Town
Phone: 079 882 9210
Website: mnem.co.za
Curious by nature and passionate about creative problem-solving. I thrive on turning complex challenges into practical solutions that make a real difference. I have over four years of experience in life insurance, financial reporting, modelling, and leading project teams. I blend deep technical expertise, backed by completing ten ASSA exams, with a drive to simplify complexity and innovate how people interact with insurance and money. My focus is on empowering society by designing accessible, intuitive financial products that build confidence and create positive lasting impact.
Experience
Actuarial Analyst, Deloitte (2022 - Present)
- Led reviews of complex actuarial models in Prophet and Excel (VBA) to check accuracy of cash-flow projections by building simpler test models
- Built and automated Excel tools to speed up audit work, cutting manual reconciliation time from months to a few weeks
- Analysed IFRS 17 results and technical papers for a major South African insurer and a large global reinsurer
- Reviewed SAM (Solvency Assessment and Management) results for two global reinsurers, turning regulatory outputs into practical risk-management insights for fixed-income portfolios
- Researched key financial metrics after the introduction of IFRS 17 for a large Mauritian insurer
- Managed and mentored teams of junior analysts on multiple audit projects
- Designed and delivered training sessions on IFRS 17 and actuarial modelling in Prophet
- Performed independent analysis of JSE-listed life insurers (P/E ratios, dividend yields, embedded value), and presented findings to staff
Intern, Vodacom (2021 - 2022)
- Delivered coding training to high school girls as part of the Code Like a Girl Program, promoting digital skills and inclusion
- Analysed short-term insurance loss ratios and emerging risk drivers, developing early insight into underwriting economics
- Gained hands-on exposure to month-end financial reporting processes for a short-term insurer by shadowing finance managers
Education
Bachelor of Business Science, University of Cape Town (2017 - 2020)
- Specialising in Actuarial Science
- GPA: 66.7%
- Thesis: Impact of Maternity Benefits on Medical Schemes in South Africa – conducted rigorous statistical analysis using data from a major medical scheme administrator
- Key electives (3rd-year Economics): Advanced Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, and Public Sector Economics – built a strong foundation in macroeconomic theory, econometric methods, and public policy evaluation for emerging markets
Actuarial Society of South Africa (2022 - Present)
- Completed 10 technical exams toward fellowship qualification
- Remaining exams: F202 (Life Insurance Fellowship Applications) and A214 (Actuarial Economic Modelling)
Postgraduate program in Enterprise and Technology Management, NWU Business School (2021)
- Attended as part of the Vodacom Internship Program
- Covering strategy and product innovation
Mbilwi High School (2012 - 2016)
- Core subjects: Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Geography
References
References available on request