Thandiwe Nxumalo
About Thandiwe Nxumalo
Thandiwe Nxumalo is a CA Trainee currently working at Investec in Johannesburg, South Africa, where she has been employed since 2019. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Science Finance with Accounting and a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting from the University of Cape Town.
Work at Investec
Thandiwe Nxumalo currently serves as a CA Trainee at Investec, a position she has held since 2019. Her role involves engaging in various tasks related to financial analysis and accounting. Prior to her current position, she briefly worked as a Pathfinder: Student at Investec in 2018 for one month. This experience provided her with insights into the financial services industry and helped her develop essential skills relevant to her career.
Education and Expertise
Thandiwe Nxumalo completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Science Finance with Accounting at the University of Cape Town from 2014 to 2017. She furthered her education by obtaining a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDIP) from the same institution in 2018. Her academic background equips her with a solid foundation in finance and accounting principles, essential for her current role in the financial sector.
Background
Thandiwe Nxumalo's educational journey began at Hoërskool Rob Ferreira, where she completed her high school education from 2009 to 2011. She then attended Penryn College for one year from 2012 to 2013. This diverse educational background laid the groundwork for her subsequent studies at the University of Cape Town, where she pursued her interests in finance and accounting.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role at Investec, Thandiwe Nxumalo gained valuable experience through various internships and positions. She worked as a Tax Tutor at the University of Cape Town for ten months in 2018, where she assisted students in understanding tax principles. Additionally, she completed internships at Deloitte, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and FirstRand Group, each lasting one month in 2015 and 2017, respectively. These roles contributed to her practical understanding of the finance industry.