Diantha Moodley
Seasoned financial manager and analyst with over 15 years of progressive experience in property management, construction, and listed funds.
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Seasoned financial manager and analyst with over 15 years of progressive experience in property management, construction, and listed funds. Adept in financial reporting, budgeting, VAT compliance, internal controls, and stakeholder engagement. Demonstrated success in supporting executive teams with strategic financial insights and portfolio analysis.
Skilled in managing full accounting functions, including trial balance, payroll, tax submissions, and audit coordination. Strong leadership in team development and cross-functional collaboration. A proven ability to drive operational efficiency and financial integrity in complex environments.
Experience
Accountant/Financial Analyst - Fairvest Limited
(2019-11)
Listed Fund
- Develop and present detailed weekly, monthly, and quarterly portfolio performance reports to inform strategic decision-making.
- Conduct in-depth financial analyses and provide actionable insights to the Asset Management Team and departmental heads.
- Identify performance trends and recommend strategies to enhance portfolio outcomes.
- Collaborate with external accounting teams to ensure the accuracy and completeness of monthly financial reports during critical period-end cycles.
- Support Exco with financial documentation for asset disposals and manage General Ledger activities, including capital expenditures, tenant arrears, and adjustments.
- Lead monthly portfolio performance discussions with managing agents and ensure timely, compliant VAT submissions.
- Oversee and coordinate with external managing agents to ensure alignment with internal financial objectives.
Fund Financial Manager - BROLL Property Group (Pty) Ltd
(2016-10 - 2019-10)
Portfolios: Rapfund Investments (Pty) Ltd, Dorpstraat Investments (Pty) Ltd and Sundry (Private Clients)
- Directed and aligned accounting procedures with company standards, ensuring robust financial controls across systems and operations.
- Ensured accuracy and integrity of journal entries and resolved financial discrepancies efficiently.
- Managed reconciliation of bank transactions against the General Ledger and internal systems.
- Advised stakeholders on procurement policies and maintained full compliance with tax, VAT, and statutory regulations.
- Oversaw cash management, including distributions to owners, and built strong client and stakeholder relationships.
- Led annual budgeting processes, evaluated budget submissions, and addressed discrepancies.
- Supervised and developed accounting staff and coordinated both internal and external audits to ensure financial accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Senior accountant - ERIS Property Group
(2016-03 - 2016-09)
Portfolio: Momentum
- Independently managed the full financial portfolio of 60 buildings, including bank reconciliations, utility oversight, and stakeholder reporting.
- Maintained strong client relationships by delivering accurate and timely financial reports.
- Completed and submitted VAT returns monthly, ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements.
- Provided ongoing financial support to both the Operational and Asset Management teams to drive performance and informed decision-making.
Accountant - BROLL Property Group
(2013-07 - 2016-02)
Portfolio: Resilient/Fortress/Lodestone (Listed Funds)
- Managed the full financial accounting function, including journal processing, General Ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations.
- Prepared monthly management accounts and financial reports, while overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
- Handled tenant billing, recoveries, and rental income to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Ensured adherence to IFRS, tax regulations, and internal control frameworks.
- Administered fixed asset registers.
- Supported annual audits by preparing audit packs and liaising with auditors.
- Worked closely with property managers and operations teams to maintain financial accuracy and consistency.
- Proactively drove process improvements and enhanced reporting efficiency across the portfolio.
Assistant Accountant - Barrow Construction (Pty) Ltd
(2011-08 - 2013-06)
- Supported the Financial Manager in compiling and analyzing financial reports, ensuring accuracy and clarity in financial performance.
- Conducted comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations and maintained bookkeeping records up to the trial balance.
- Oversaw intercompany and group transactions, ensuring accurate recording and reconciliation.
- Managed fixed asset reconciliations to reflect true asset value in the ledger.
- Maintained and monitored the cashbook, tracked daily transactions, and led debtor and creditor functions, including proactive collections and timely supplier payments to maintain positive cash flow and vendor relationships.
Financial Controller - Kuper Legh Property Management (Pty) Ltd
(2006-11 - 2011-08)
- Executed full bookkeeping functions up to trial balance, ensuring accurate financial record-keeping and reconciliation of multiple cash books.
- Oversaw tenant leasing processes and assessed key property metrics such as rental rates, occupancy levels, and lease renewals to support data-driven decision-making.
- Managed end-to-end accounts receivable and payable, including debt recovery and supplier payments, while supervising petty cash operations.
- Ensured compliance with statutory obligations through accurate and timely VAT, PAYE, and UIF submissions.
- Administered monthly payroll and HR-related tasks, supported general accounting operations, and collaborated across departments to drive efficient and compliant financial processes.
Education
Bachelor - Accounting Science - UNISA
Certification - Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA)® - Corporate Finance Institute
Bachelor - Commerce – Industrial psychology and business management - UNISA
Certificate - Introduction to Property Management - University of Pretoria
Certificate - Business Management & Administration - College Campus