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Ritu Patel

Mawson,ACT

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Receivable Officer

10.2023 - Current
  • Managing accounts receivable tasks and emails;
  • Generating and issuing invoices via TechOne;
  • Processing Bank Journals;
  • Assist with month-end processes;
  • Assisting with the processing of payments and reconciliations;
  • Manage accounts receivable activities- Including credit control of overdue payments
  • Set-up and onboard new suppliers in TechOne;
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Following-up on overdue Debts
  • Verifying and receipting income into the finance system
  • Preparation of invoices and generating account statements
  • Provide excellent client service by responding to and resolving queries in a timely manner
  • Monitor outstanding invoices and proactively following up with clients
  • Participate in improvement projects to streamline the accounts receivable process and identify areas for performance improvement
  • Other duties as required for fulfillment of the role
  • Creating service bookings and claiming participant funds in PRODA;
  • Preparing weekly service booking / SIL reports;

NDIS Planmanager

Centacare
04.2022 - 09.2023
  • Accounts Processing - provider invoices and client reimbursements; creating service bookings and processing claims on the NDIS portal
  • Managing client's NDIS funds
  • Resolving discrepancies and missing information with provider invoices in a timely fashion
  • Maintaining client records in CRM (currently Careview)
  • Liaising with NDIA with client plan queries and self-education
  • Intake and induction of new clients
  • Maintain positive relationships with clients (and carers) in assisting with utilization of their NDIS Plan, their Support Budgets/Balances and achieving their goals
  • Comprehension of NDIS Operational Guidelines, Reasonable & Necessary requirements and Price Guide

Finance officer

Hendercare
11.2021 - 03.2022
  • Raising of invoices to various individuals and entities and associated follow up of outstanding monies including co-payments associated with Veterans Health Care and Commonwealth Home Support Payment plans;
  • Submitting invoices to claiming portals as necessary;
  • Reconciling and monitoring the payment of all invoices and promptly taking collection action to achieve collection targets and to ensure a positive cash flow;
  • Weekly reporting on the value and status of all outstanding invoices;
  • Liaising with clients and agencies by telephone and email to resolve payment queries and irregularities;
  • Generating claims for payment via DVA and NDIS websites for services provided to veterans and other clients, matching service plans and field worker worksheets to ensure the accuracy of claims;
  • Reconciling of DVA and NDIS payments;
  • Assisting in the collation of documents for auditing and other external reporting;
  • Assisting with changing and improving the accounting function;
  • Other duties as directed by the Chief Executive Officer and/or other Managers;
  • Assisting the Finance Manager and Finance team as required;
  • Other accounts related tasks as required

Graduate Accountant

My Life My Way
01.2021 - 10.2021
  • Accounts preparation and payroll process
  • Manage workflow to ensure all deadlines are met
  • Reconciliation of bank accounts, loans, other general ledger accounts
  • Preparation of end of Month workpapers
  • General assistance within the administration team, such as occasionally answering incoming phone calls
  • Ensure claims and reporting are accurate and timely
  • Continuously strive to achieve industry compliance and best practice
  • Ensure all data and information is current and NDIS Plans are reviewed regularly
  • Maintain current knowledge of NDIS Quality and Safeguards, and proactively drive your personal learning and growth
  • Positively contribute to the achievement of the business objectives whilst maintaining a focus on the business values
  • Ability to interpret invoices & troubleshoot errors
  • Understanding of or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of the funding breakdown & pricing guide
  • Allocate the correct categories for providers Identify error on invoices from other providers
  • Monthly updates on budgetary, tracking and reporting to directors
  • Understanding of using Plan Management technology software and Office applications
  • Ability to work autonomously and being accountable
  • Excellent attention to detail and a passion for helping others
  • Ad hoc duties as required

Account Assistant

My Life My Way
03.2019 - 12.2020

Accounts preparation and payroll process

  • Reconciliation of bank accounts, loans, other general ledger accounts
  • Preparation of end of Month workpapers


  • Ensure claims and reporting are accurate and timely
  • Continuously strive to achieve industry compliance and best practice
  • Ensure all data and information is current and NDIS Plans are reviewed regularly
  • Maintain current knowledge of NDIS Quality and Safeguards, and proactively drive your personal learning and growth
  • Positively contribute to the achievement of the business objectives whilst maintaining a focus on the business values
  • Ability to interpret invoices & troubleshoot errors
  • Understanding of or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of the funding breakdown & pricing guide
  • Allocate the correct categories for providers Identify error on invoices from other providers
  • Monthly updates on budgetary, tracking and reporting to directors
  • Understanding of using Plan Management technology software and Office applications
  • Ability to work autonomously and being accountable
  • Excellent attention to detail and a passion for helping others
  • Ad hoc duties as required

Data entry and Customer Service Consultant

Vodafone Group
09.2015 - 10.2018
  • Talking to the customers on call and solving issues with their mobile plans
  • Make a bookings and update records on database after calls
  • Keep update with current and new data plans
  • Checking and replying to the emails from the customers
  • Reporting issues to the manager

Education

Master's in Professional Accounting (Advanced) - Accounting And Finance

Torrens University Australia
06-2024

Bachelor's of Commerce - Accounting And Finance

Gujarat University
J G College Of Commerce
04-2019

Skills

  • Account Reconciliation Expertise
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills
  • Accounts Receivable Process Automation
  • Payroll Administration

Timeline

Accounts Receivable Officer

10.2023 - Current

NDIS Planmanager

Centacare
04.2022 - 09.2023

Finance officer

Hendercare
11.2021 - 03.2022

Graduate Accountant

My Life My Way
01.2021 - 10.2021

Account Assistant

My Life My Way
03.2019 - 12.2020

Data entry and Customer Service Consultant

Vodafone Group
09.2015 - 10.2018

Master's in Professional Accounting (Advanced) - Accounting And Finance

Torrens University Australia

Bachelor's of Commerce - Accounting And Finance

Gujarat University
Ritu Patel