GDS Tax - Payroll Manager

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The GDS Tax Payroll Manager oversees payroll engagements and supports clients with payroll processing, statutory compliance, tax reporting, reconciliations, and issue resolution. Requirements typically include a degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field; several years of payroll or tax experience; strong knowledge of Philippine payroll regulations; and experience supervising teams or managing client accounts. Familiarity with payroll systems, spreadsheets, process controls, and reporting tools is expected. The successful candidate should be detail-oriented, commercially aware, able to protect confidential employee information, and comfortable communicating with both local and international stakeholders. EY also expects strong organization, coaching, problem-solving, quality-management, and deadline-management skills.

About the employer

EY, or Ernst & Young, is a global professional-services organization providing assurance, tax, consulting, and strategy and transactions services. Its teams work with businesses, governments, and entrepreneurs on financial reporting, regulatory compliance, technology, risk management, business transformation, and growth. EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) supports EY offices and clients worldwide through specialist teams in areas such as tax, finance, analytics, technology, and business operations. The Philippines is an important GDS location, with major operations in Metro Manila and Cebu. EY promotes collaboration across countries, professional development, inclusive workplaces, and technology-enabled service delivery. Employees commonly work with international teams and may support multiple clients or EY member firms. The organization is known for structured career paths, professional training, and exposure to complex multinational engagements, although workloads can be demanding during reporting, tax, and client-delivery periods.