Jack Weir
MELBOURNE,VICTORIA
Summary
Associate Director at Hall Chadwick with extensive expertise in business recovery and insolvency. Demonstrated success in restructuring distressed businesses and achieving strategic outcomes through formal appointments such as Liquidations, Voluntary Administrations, and Deeds of Company Arrangement. Proficient in financial analysis, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement, leading a team of 10 professionals to drive operational excellence and value recovery.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director
Hall Chadwick
Melbourne, Victoria
04.2021 - Current
- Coordinate and manage all assigned engagements, including court-appointed liquidations, creditor’s voluntary liquidations, voluntary administrations, deeds of company arrangement, receiverships, and small business restructures.
- Implemented thorough understanding of case law and statutory requirements for formal insolvency appointments.
- Monitored and met all statutory deadlines to ensure compliance.
- Liaised with directors and stakeholders of distressed companies for effective communication.
- Collaborated with financiers, lawyers, agents, and auctioneers to facilitate transactions.
- Designed, developed, and analyzed financial models to support decision-making processes.
- Prepared and reviewed detailed financial analyses and investigative reports.
- Managed and mentored a team of 10 junior staff, delegating tasks effectively.
- Worked closely with the senior management team to identify and pursue business development opportunities for the practice group
Senior Accountant
Pitcher Partners
Adelaide, South Australia
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Assisted with the full life-cycle of various appointments, including Court-Appointed Liquidations, Creditor's Voluntary Liquidations, Voluntary Administrations and Deeds of Company Arrangement.
- Conducted thorough investigations into company affairs, analysing financial statements and management accounts.
- Prepared compliance reports for creditors, employees, and ASIC, ensuring adherence to statutory requirements.
- Assisted with trade-on appointments, enhancing operational continuity during transitions.
- Attended stakeholder meetings to provide updates and gather insights.
- Liaised with employees and creditors, addressing queries related to various appointments.
- Executed asset realisations to maximise value recovery for stakeholders.
- Assessed adequacy of secured claims and PPSR registrations.
Senior Accountant
Pitcher Partners
Adelaide, South Australia
03.2015 - 01.2019
- Prepared financial reports and income tax returns for small to medium-sized entities.
- Conducted tax-planning analysis for high-value clients to optimise financial strategies.
- Prepared quarterly investment reports, interest reviews, and net asset summaries for affluent clients.
- Managed and mentored junior staff.
Education
Introduction To Insolvency Course -
Australian Restructuring And Turnaround Associatio
01-2019
Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting -
Chartered Accountants Australia And New Zealand
01-2019
Graduate Certificate in Accounting -
Chartered Accountants Australia And New Zealand
01-2019
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting And Corporate Finance) -
University of Adelaide
01-2017
High School Diploma -
St Peter's College
Adelaide, SA01-2013
Skills
- Business recovery and insolvency
- Financial analysis and regulatory compliance
- Case management expertise
- Stakeholder communication
- Team leadership and management
- Business development strategies
Career Highlights
- Managed a team of over 50 employees across all Australian offices in preparation for creditor meetings for Bonza Aviation, an Australian airline
- Managed the trade-on and assisted company directors with the preparation of successful Deeds of Company Arrangement for
- A catering/café business in New South Wales
- A landscaping business in Queensland
- A construction company in Queensland
- A hardware store and barbecue shop in rural Queensland
A group of entities trading a bakery, a nail salon, and a cafe in Melbourne
- Assisted with facilitating the trade-on of an Adelaide-based restaurant for an extended three-month period while the company was in administration
- Assisted with the preparation of quarterly investment reports to noteholders of an organization with a $100 million turnover and over 400 staff
Extracurricular & Voluntary Work
- Member of the Hall Chadwick Social Club.
- Secretary of the Pitcher Partners Social Club.
- Movember Foundation - Raised funds for the Movember Foundation to raise awareness for men’s health.
- City to Bay - Participated in several charity runs to raise money for SIDS and Kids.
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Associate Director
Hall Chadwick
04.2021 - Current
Senior Accountant
Pitcher Partners
01.2019 - 03.2021
Senior Accountant
Pitcher Partners
03.2015 - 01.2019
Introduction To Insolvency Course -
Australian Restructuring And Turnaround Associatio
Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting -
Chartered Accountants Australia And New Zealand
Graduate Certificate in Accounting -
Chartered Accountants Australia And New Zealand
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting And Corporate Finance) -
University of Adelaide
High School Diploma -
St Peter's College
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