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APHUMELELE NJABULO ELMO MONESE

Trainee Fund Accountant
Cape Town
APHUMELELE NJABULO ELMO MONESE

Summary

I am an aspiring CFA with two degrees in Finance, including a BCom Finance and Investment and a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management. My academic achievements, such as being a Golden Key International Honour Society member, reflect my commitment to excellence. With professional experience as a Trainee Hedge Fund Accountant and Tutor, I have developed strong skills in financial analysis, fund accounting, and data interpretation. I am passionate about leveraging my expertise to contribute meaningfully to the financial and investment industry.

Overview

2
years of professional experience
2
years of post-secondary education
3
Languages

Work History

Apex Group Ltd
Cape Town, South Africa

Hedge Fund Accountant
03.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Participated in training sessions for junior accountants, helping them develop essential skills required for success in a dynamic work environment.
  • Increased client satisfaction by providing prompt responses to inquiries and addressing concerns related to accounting matters.
  • Maintained high levels of data integrity by diligently reviewing system-generated entries and making necessary corrections when needed.
  • Managed relationships with external auditors for successful completion of annual audits without significant findings or adjustments.
  • Prepared detailed financial statements for hedge fund clients, accurately reflecting their investment positions and activities over time.

Apex Group Ltd.

Trainee Hedge Fund Accountant
09.2024 - 02.2025

Job overview

  • Month-End Close: Coordinated with traders, custodians, and brokers to ensure efficient processes.
  • Financial Reporting: Streamlined processes for accurate and efficient fund valuations.
  • Risk Mitigation: Monitored daily collateral postings to reduce counterparty risk.
  • Portfolio Performance: Improved performance through trade reconciliations and timely issue resolution.

Apex Group Ltd.

Hedge Fund Accountant Intern
01.2023 - 12.2023

Job overview

  • NAV Calculations.
  • Liased investment manager to resolve discrepancies and inquiries
  • Conducted daily reconciliation of fund activities

University of the Western Cape

Tutor
04.2023 - 11.2023

Job overview


  • Enhanced students'' understanding of subject matter by incorporating real-world examples into lessons.
  • Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their writing and problem-solving skills.
  • Collaborated with fellow tutors to develop effective strategies for addressing diverse student needs and abilities.

Kingsley Heath Tygervalley

Sales Associate
01.2023 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.

Education

University of the Western Cape
Cape Town

BCom from Finance and Investment
04.2022

University Overview

  • Financial Management: Expertise in corporate finance, investment analysis, and risk management.
  • Portfolio Management: Proficiency in investment strategies, asset allocation, and diversification
  • Financial Markets: Understanding of market structures, equities, bonds, and derivatives
  • Business Communication: Skilled in presenting financial analysis and complex ideas effectively
  • Operations Management: Applied efficiency and optimization principles to financial processes.

Achievements

• Graduated as a Golden Key International Honour Society Member (2022)

University of the Western Cape
Cape Town

BCom (Postgraduate Diploma) from Finance Management
09.2024

University Overview

  • Strategic Financial Management: Advanced skills in financial planning, strategy, and value creation.
  • Corporate Governance: Insights into ethical decision-making and regulatory compliance.
  • Risk Management: Expertise in analyzing and mitigating financial risks.
  • Performance Management: Evaluating and improving financial performance using key metrics.
  • Financial Reporting: Proficiency in preparing and analyzing IFRS-compliant statements.
  • Econometrics & Modeling: Developed predictive financial models using statistical tools.

Skills

Proficient in fund accounting processes, including NAV calculation and reconciliation

Software

InvestOne

Paxus

Microsoft Office

Interests

Hikiing

Economics

Strategic games

Learning languages

Timeline

Hedge Fund Accountant
Apex Group Ltd
03.2025 - Current
Trainee Hedge Fund Accountant
Apex Group Ltd.
09.2024 - 02.2025
Tutor
University of the Western Cape
04.2023 - 11.2023
Hedge Fund Accountant Intern
Apex Group Ltd.
01.2023 - 12.2023
Sales Associate
Kingsley Heath Tygervalley
01.2023 - 03.2023
University of the Western Cape
BCom from Finance and Investment
04.2022
University of the Western Cape
BCom (Postgraduate Diploma) from Finance Management
04.2024
APHUMELELE NJABULO ELMO MONESETrainee Fund Accountant