Jared Balkin

Director
B.Com (Acc), CA, CTA

Jared has gained extensive experience providing business consulting, financial accounting, and taxation services to small and medium sized businesses. His knowledge and skills were acquired while working for Grant Thornton in their business consulting group. Jared has successfully supported various clients in growing and improving their businesses.

Emilia Adorna

Manager
B.Bus, CA, FTI

Emilia is a passionate accountant who is experienced in managing privately owned business clients and high net worth individuals. She is a dedicated trusted business advisor who has also successfully started and operated her own small business. Emilia joined Catalyst in 2017 to support the growth of our firm as a business services manager.

Kevin Joffe

Manager
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), CA, CTA
Bachelor of Business Information Systems

Kevin Graduated from the Australian Catholic University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting and a Bachelor of Business Information Systems. Kevin Joined Catalyst in December 2015 commencing the CA Program to become a Chartered Accountant. Kevin successfully completed all requirements of the CA Program as of 1 December 2018 . Kevin is currently supporting various types of clients with their compliance and strategic accounting requirements.

Irene Leung

Senior Accountant
B.Com (Accounting & Marketing), CPA

Irene graduated from UNSW in 2005 with a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting & Marketing. Irene became a registered CPA in 2013.  Before joining Catalyst in 2011, she spent five years working in various accounting roles in retail and finance businesses. Irene is continuously improving her accounting and taxation knowledge by undertaking various courses.

Maryna Aucamp

Office Administrator
Maryna joined Catalyst in October 2021 after relocating to Australia from South Africa. Prior to joining Catalyst, Maryna worked as an accountant in a professional practice in South Africa. Maryna ensures that our office operates efficiently and provides a high level of support to our accountants and our clients.

Elly Black

Bookkeeper
Certificate IV in Bookkeeping

Elly is our bookkeeper, supporting various clients with keeping their accounts up to date. Elly joined Catalyst in March 2020 and she assists our clients in developing and maintaining efficient accounting procedures and integrated business systems. Elly has experience in a wide range of industries and has successfully operated her own small business.

Alex Howard

Accountant
Bachelor of Business (Accounting and Marketing)

Prior to joining Catalyst, Alex worked as an analyst for PWC. Alex joined our team in July 2024 as an accountant and is currently in the process of studying to qualify as a Chartered Accountant.

Christopher Sharp

Accountant
Master of Applied Finance

Christo joined our team in February 2025 as an accountant and is currently in the process of studying to qualify as a Chartered Accountant. Christo’s accounting journey with Catalyst followed a career in hospitality as a hotel and project manager.