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Akshay Induri

Melbourne

Summary

Resourceful Settlement Officer with a proven track record of high productivity and efficient task completion. Expertise in negotiation, compliance management, and financial analysis drives seamless transaction processes. Strong communication, problem-solving, and adaptability skills enhance the ability to navigate complex settlement scenarios effectively. Committed to continuous professional growth and contributing to organizational success.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Settlement and Credit Verification Officer

Mercedes-Benz Financial Service
Melbourne
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Checking and compliance of finance documentation to achieve the accurate and timely completion of settlement whilst ensuring that personal and team KPI’s and met
  • Credit verification of retail consumer and commercial applications
  • Contributing to the achievement of settlements AU/NZ targets, customer and dealer satisfaction
  • Authorising and activation of contracts
  • Timely follow up of irregular documentation
  • Be the first point of call for the settlements queries of Business Manager
  • Liaising with internal and external customer to negotiate the resolution of settlement and compliance issue
  • Providing support to Business manager on process applications, credit policy and finance pre submission
  • Providing support to Business manager on Refinance and fleet deals
  • Follow process of credit check, AML and KYC as per company requirement
  • All credit and settlement task from starting till end
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from external parties regarding verification activities.
  • Handled billing related activities focused on medical specialties.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Verified the accuracy of customer data and documents submitted to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborated with fellow team members to manage large volume of claims.
  • Assisted in training new staff on insurance verification procedures and best practices.
  • Reviewed customer profiles for completeness and accuracy according to company standards.
  • Maintained records of all completed settlements including details of payments made and received.
  • Managed consents to change attorney for high-volume transfers.
  • Remained highly organized and detail-oriented while working on several cases simultaneously.
  • Displayed superior confidentiality in mail, telephone and in-person communications.
  • Performed periodic audits of all completed transactions to verify accuracy and completeness of information provided.

Customer Service & Collections Agent

Origin Energy
Melbourne
01.2023 - 12.2024
  • Provided exceptional customer service to clients in fast-paced call center environment
  • Navigated multiple computer systems and applications and utilized search tools to find information
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by promptly and accurately addressing customer inquiries, concerns, and requests
  • Maintained a high level of product knowledge to provide comprehensive and accurate information to customers
  • Consistently met or exceeded performance targets for customer satisfaction, resolution times, and quality metrics
  • Executed collection calls and correspondence to solicit payment on overdue account balances
  • Located and monitored overdue accounts using billing system to begin collections process.
  • Arranged for debt repayment and established repayment schedule based on customer finances.
  • Processed payments through various methods such as credit cards, online banking and cash transactions.

Customer Service Representative

Commonwealth Bank
Melbourne
11.2021 - 12.2022
  • Assisting inbound customers with general queries via phone while maintaining a first call resolution focus
  • Providing helpful and informative advice to customers regarding relevant financial services products.
  • Proactively liaising with internal stakeholders through appropriate channels
  • Ensuring accuracy and compliance with established guidelines and regulations
  • Collaborating effectively within a team, contributing to a positive and supportive work environment
  • Handled escalated calls professionally by listening carefully to the needs of each individual customer, before offering appropriate solutions.

Education

Masters of Networking - Networking

Melbourne Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC
01-2021

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Problem Resolution
  • High-Volume Call Environments
  • Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
  • Administrative and Office Support
  • Billing Adjustments and Refunds
  • Document and Records Management
  • Inbound Customer Service
  • Customer Complaint Resolution
  • Data Entry
  • Account Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Support
  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • CRM Software
  • Risk Management
  • Negotiation and Settlement
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Renewable energy systems
  • Client relations
  • Attention to detail

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Settlement and Credit Verification Officer

Mercedes-Benz Financial Service
01.2023 - 01.2025

Customer Service & Collections Agent

Origin Energy
01.2023 - 12.2024

Customer Service Representative

Commonwealth Bank
11.2021 - 12.2022

Masters of Networking - Networking

Melbourne Institute of Technology
Akshay Induri