Company Description
Established in 2013, Catalyst Partners is the fastest growing investment house in the Middle East. With a focus on developing family businesses, Catalyst Partners' private equity arm, Catalyst Private Equity (CPE), acts as a catalyst for business growth, fostering and monitoring expansion to ensure sustainability. Catalyst Partners also provides flexible financial leasing facilities through its leasing arm, CP Lease, aiming to bridge the financing demand gap by leveraging its expertise and strong bank relationships.
Core Responsibilities (include but not limited to):
- Plan, lead, and execute external audit engagements across different industries.
- Perform risk-based audits covering financial and operational processes.
- Review client financial statements for compliance with IFRS and local GAAP.
- Assess accounting policies, internal controls, and financial reporting accuracy.
- Prepare working papers, document testing procedures, and ensure audit quality.
- Draft Financial Due Diligence (FDD) reports highlighting key findings, risks, and red flags.
- Support in analyzing Quality of Earnings (QoE), working capital, and debt-like items.
- Supervise and guide junior team members during engagements.
- Communicate effectively with clients and resolve technical accounting matters.
- Ensure compliance with professional standards, regulations, and firm policies.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 3–5 years of external audit experience with a recognized audit firm.
- Professional qualification preferred (e.g., ACCA, CMA, DipIFR, or equivalent).
- Solid technical knowledge of IFRS and EAS.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple engagements.
- Leadership skills with the ability to supervise and mentor juniors.
- Experience in the investment or financial services industry is a must
