GDS Tax - Payroll Staff 1 1

Job Description

The GDS Tax Payroll Staff 1 role supports payroll tax compliance and related client services for EY’s global delivery operations. Typical responsibilities include preparing payroll tax calculations and filings, maintaining employee and payroll data, reconciling records, researching tax requirements, preparing reports, and responding to internal or client queries. Candidates generally need a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field, along with strong numerical, organizational, and communication skills. Attention to detail, confidentiality, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and the ability to manage deadlines are important. Payroll, tax, accounting, or shared-services experience is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to learn quickly, follow procedures accurately, work collaboratively across countries, and maintain high standards of client service and compliance.

Company Info

EY, formerly Ernst & Young, is a global professional-services organization providing assurance, tax, consulting, strategy, and transaction services. Its clients include multinational corporations, public-sector organizations, entrepreneurs, and growing businesses. EY operates through an international network of offices and delivery centers, including EY Global Delivery Services in the Philippines. The Taguig-based GDS teams support EY professionals and clients worldwide in areas such as tax, finance, technology, analytics, risk, and business operations. EY emphasizes integrity, teamwork, professional development, inclusion, and the use of technology to improve business outcomes. Employees commonly work with international teams and may receive structured training, exposure to global processes, and opportunities to build careers across different service lines. Specific benefits and working arrangements vary by position, experience, and local employment terms.

Destination Guide

The Philippines offers opportunities in business-process services, accounting, payroll, finance, technology, healthcare, education, tourism, and shared-service operations, especially in Metro Manila, Cebu, and other major cities. Filipino culture is generally warm, community-oriented, and respectful, with English widely used in workplaces. Life in Taguig provides access to modern offices, shopping, restaurants, hospitals, and international communities, although traffic, humidity, and housing costs can be significant. Outside the cities, the country offers beaches, mountains, islands, and a relaxed provincial lifestyle. Foreign nationals usually need an appropriate work visa or permit arranged with employer support; visitors cannot legally work on a tourist visa. Relocating employees should budget for accommodation, transport, health insurance, deposits, and daily expenses, and confirm tax, immigration, and employment requirements before moving. Local salaries are paid in Philippine pesos, and compensation should be compared with the cost of living in the chosen city.