Hi, I’m
THABISO ALPHA PILE
Hedge Fund Accountant
Cape Town
Summary
A Bachelor of Commerce graduate majoring in Finance/Investment and Management, currently gaining hands-on experience in fund accounting while deepening my knowledge of financial markets. I am seeking a position in financial services and growing industry experience. My medium-term goal is to become a trusted professional who delivers high-quality services and drives measurable financial results ultimately building a strong client network. I’m eager to join a forward-thinking team where I can grow, contribute meaningfully and be given the opportunity to prove my potential.
Overview
2
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Apex Group Ltd
Trainee Hedge Fund Accountant
08.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Booking trades Dividend, Trades, Interest and processing MTM.
- Calculating the NAV by determining fund total assets and liabilities
- Investigating and resolving discrepancies in cash, positions and trade settlement.
- Preparing balance sheets and income statements
- Assisting with client queries
Katlego Landscaping
Marketing Coordinator
07.2023 - 11.2024
Job overview
- Leading Marketing team
- Exploring Opportunities to increase sales
- Managing Social media
- Calling and email current and prospective client
Apex Group Ltd
Hedge Fund Accountant Intern
12.2023 - 07.2024
Job overview
- Booking trades Dividend, Trades, Interest and processing MTM.
- Calculating the NAV by determining fund total assets and liabilities
- Investigating and resolving discrepancies in cash, positions and trade settlement.
- Preparing balance sheets and income statements
Library
Library Student Assistant
01.2023 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Helping students check out and return books.
- Help students get the book they need in the library
- Giving basic help with computers
Education
University of the Western Cape
Postgraduate diploma from Business Administration
01.2024 - 12.2024
University of the Western Cape
Bachelor of Commerce from Management and Finance/Investment
01.2021 - 12.2023
Keledi Secondary School
National Senior Certificate
Skills
Good verbal and written communication skill
Time management
Team collaboration
Relationship building
Multitasking and organization
Issue troubleshooting
Workflow management
Team member support
Interests
Playing and Coaching Basketball, Socialising, Cooking local cuisine, Hiking
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Table Official, 1- September 2021 – 9- September 2021 University Sports of South Africa (USSA) Basketball Time Keeping Score keeping
- Business Consultant, 11 June 2023 – 21 July 2023 Entrepreneurship and Empowerment of South Africa (EESA) Work in a team of 6 people, Analyse the business of the respective client, Come up with four deliverables and implementing them, Writing the SEE model, write the report of the implementation of the final deliverables. - Team of the Week, Certificate
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Deputy Chairperson: October 2021 – September 2022
- Cecil Esau Residence
- Listen to students concerns and report them to necessary people for them to be attended
- Refer student to necessary people if they need support could be academical, emotional and psychological
- Keep discipline in the residence and in the committee.
- - Achievements: Year: Recognition Certificate
- Financial Officer: October 2022 – October 2023
- Liberty Residence
- Responsible of the finances of the committee
- Make sure that the budget is not misused or overspent.
- Update the committee about the financial reports.
References
- Siyasanga, NgecKe, Senior Hedge Fund Specialist and Team Leader, 0647593013, Apex group
- Annelise Lloyd CA (SA), Senior Hedge Fund Accountant, 0785955417, Apex group
- Simon Moeketsi, Founder and CEO, 0733351016 Katlego landscaping Masters
Timeline
Trainee Hedge Fund Accountant
Apex Group Ltd
08.2024 - Current
University of the Western Cape
Postgraduate diploma from Business Administration
01.2024 - 12.2024
Hedge Fund Accountant Intern
Apex Group Ltd
12.2023 - 07.2024
Marketing Coordinator
Katlego Landscaping
07.2023 - 11.2024
Library Student Assistant
Library
01.2023 - 11.2023
University of the Western Cape
Bachelor of Commerce from Management and Finance/Investment
01.2021 - 12.2023
Keledi Secondary School
National Senior Certificate
01.2020