Louisa Sijabat
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Nick Hawthorne
As a director, Louisa’s approach to her team embodies the concept of being a leader and not simply a boss. She leads from within the trenches sharing her vast knowledge of best industry practice and always being available to answer questions (even though Louisa is the busiest person I know!) and leads by genuine example. Louisa consistently pays forward her gratitude to her staff and is often the first to celebrate and champion the achievements of others. The strength and passion of her greater team speak volumes for the quality of leadership Louisa effortlessly demonstrates. I consider myself fortunate to name Louisa as an impactful mentor in the early stages of my insolvency career.
Nick Hawthorne
As a director, Louisa’s approach to her team embodies the concept of being a leader and not simply a boss. She leads from within the trenches sharing her vast knowledge of best industry practice and always being available to answer questions (even though Louisa is the busiest person I know!) and leads by genuine example. Louisa consistently pays forward her gratitude to her staff and is often the first to celebrate and champion the achievements of others. The strength and passion of her greater team speak volumes for the quality of leadership Louisa effortlessly demonstrates. I consider myself fortunate to name Louisa as an impactful mentor in the early stages of my insolvency career.
Nick Hawthorne
As a director, Louisa’s approach to her team embodies the concept of being a leader and not simply a boss. She leads from within the trenches sharing her vast knowledge of best industry practice and always being available to answer questions (even though Louisa is the busiest person I know!) and leads by genuine example. Louisa consistently pays forward her gratitude to her staff and is often the first to celebrate and champion the achievements of others. The strength and passion of her greater team speak volumes for the quality of leadership Louisa effortlessly demonstrates. I consider myself fortunate to name Louisa as an impactful mentor in the early stages of my insolvency career.
Nick Hawthorne
As a director, Louisa’s approach to her team embodies the concept of being a leader and not simply a boss. She leads from within the trenches sharing her vast knowledge of best industry practice and always being available to answer questions (even though Louisa is the busiest person I know!) and leads by genuine example. Louisa consistently pays forward her gratitude to her staff and is often the first to celebrate and champion the achievements of others. The strength and passion of her greater team speak volumes for the quality of leadership Louisa effortlessly demonstrates. I consider myself fortunate to name Louisa as an impactful mentor in the early stages of my insolvency career.
Credentials
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Registered Trustee in Bankruptcy
Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA)Jul, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Registered Liquidator
ASICOct, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Certificate of Public Practice
Chartered Accountants Australia and New ZealandAug, 2015- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Merchants Advisory
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Australia
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Principal
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Feb 2023 - Present
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Vincents
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Australia
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Accounting
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100 - 200 Employee
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National Executive Committee
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Sep 2021 - Jan 2023
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Director
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Oct 2014 - Jan 2023
I led our firm's Sydney Insolvency & Reconstruction team.I work with people and companies who are going through a tight financial situation. My approach is practical. I’ll listen to the facts of the situation and advise on the options available in that specific situation. If one of the options is bankruptcy, liquidation, administration or similar, I'll also explain what happens practically during a bankruptcy, liquidation or administration process in plain English and answer all questions. I believe that it is important that people have all the information they need in order to make the best decision possible. If you’d like a free, confidential, 1 hour consultation with me about your situation, please email me and I will respond within 1 business day.
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BRI Ferrier
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Australia
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Corporate & Personal Insolvency Manager
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Aug 2009 - Oct 2014
Managed all aspects of small, medium and large corporate and personal insolvency matters with a team of 6. My specialisations included meetings with potential clients prior to any formal insolvency process commencing, assessing a client's situation and recommending the best course of action for them, commercial negotiations, and leading the development of BRI Ferrier's Sydney personal insolvency practice. Media article where I am interviewed about one of my client matters: http://www.smartcompany.com.au/retail/054332-festive-damper-as-christmas-hamper-company-collapses-owing-830-000.html
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Levi Consulting
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Australia
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Corporate Insolvency Senior Accountant
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Jan 2009 - Jul 2009
Corporate turnaround and insolvency, in-charge on client engagements. Corporate turnaround and insolvency, in-charge on client engagements.
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High Achiever Conference Host & Founder
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May 2008 - Oct 2008
Gathering together the best of the best HSC students from the prior year to give high-achiever advice to current year students. Gathering together the best of the best HSC students from the prior year to give high-achiever advice to current year students.
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CameraFarm
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Australia
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IT Venture Company Director
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May 2003 - Jul 2008
Co-Founded, grew and sold online retail store www.CameraFarm.com.au. Co-Founded, grew and sold online retail store www.CameraFarm.com.au.
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PricewaterhouseCoopers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assurance & Business Advisory Services
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Feb 2000 - Dec 2003
Audit of Financial Services companies, speciality in Funds Management clients. Key clients included BT Funds Management, Ipac & Allco Financial Group. Audit of Financial Services companies, speciality in Funds Management clients. Key clients included BT Funds Management, Ipac & Allco Financial Group.
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Education
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2015 - 2015
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
Certificate of Public Practice -
2011 - 2011
Property Council Academy
Property Investment & Finance Course -
2009 - 2010
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
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2009 - 2009
Australian Restructuring, Insolvency & Turnaround Association (ARITA)
Insolvency Education Program -
2000 - 2004
University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Commerce, with Distinction -
1987 - 1999
Kambala Girls' School
Higher School Certificate (HSC)
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