About the Role
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Actuarial Science Intern to support the Principal Office in data analysis, financial planning, forecasting, risk assessment, and management reporting.
The intern will work closely with the management team to transform data into meaningful insights that support strategic decision-making across school operations, student enrolment, staffing, budgeting, and resource planning.
Key Responsibilities
1. Data Analysis & Management Reporting
- Collect, organise, clean, and analyse data from different departments.
- Prepare regular reports, dashboards, and data summaries for management review.
- Identify trends, patterns, variances, and key performance indicators.
- Support management in interpreting data and presenting findings in a clear and concise manner.
- Assist in developing and maintaining data trackers and reporting templates.
2. Forecasting & Financial Analysis
- Assist with forecasting and projections relating to student enrolment, staffing requirements, operational costs, and other business indicators.
- Support analysis of historical data to identify trends and develop projections.
- Assist in analysing budget versus actual expenditure and identifying significant variances.
- Conduct scenario analysis and what-if analysis to support management decisions.
3. Risk & Strategic Analysis
- Assist in identifying potential operational, financial, and business risks.
- Support risk assessment through quantitative and data-driven analysis.
- Assist in developing simple models to evaluate different business scenarios.
- Conduct research and analysis to support strategic initiatives and management projects.
- Provide data-driven recommendations where appropriate.
4. School Operations & Workforce Analytics
- Analyse student enrolment and demographic data to support planning and resource allocation.
- Support workforce and manpower analysis, including staffing trends and manpower requirements.
- Assist in analysing employee-related data and operational metrics.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and optimise resource utilisation.
5. Process Improvement
- Review existing reporting and data processes and recommend improvements.
- Assist in automating repetitive reporting or data analysis tasks where possible.
- Develop Excel-based tools, models, and templates to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Maintain proper documentation of data sources, assumptions, methodologies, and analysis.
6. Ad-Hoc Management Projects
- Support the Principal and management team on strategic and analytical projects.
- Conduct research, benchmarking, and data gathering when required.
- Prepare presentations and analytical materials for management meetings.
- Perform other duties and projects assigned by the management team.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Finance, or a related quantitative field.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Good understanding of statistics, probability, forecasting, and data analysis.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, PivotTables, charts, and data analysis functions.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to interpret data and translate findings into meaningful business insights.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to work independently as well as collaborate with different departments.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Willingness to learn and take on responsibilities beyond routine administrative work.
Pay: RM800.00 per month
Work Location: In person