GDS Tax - Payroll Staff

Job Description

The GDS Tax - Payroll Staff role supports payroll-related tax services for EY clients, including preparing payroll tax calculations, reviewing employee data, assisting with statutory filings, maintaining records, and responding to client or internal queries. Candidates typically need a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, strong numerical and analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Familiarity with Philippine payroll, taxation, or accounting processes is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to work accurately under deadlines, protect confidential information, communicate professionally, follow established procedures, and collaborate effectively with global EY teams. Willingness to learn international payroll practices and work flexible hours may also be required.

Company Info

EY, officially Ernst & Young Global Limited, is one of the world’s largest professional services organizations, operating through member firms in more than 150 countries. The company provides assurance, tax, transaction, consulting, and advisory services to businesses, governments, and individuals. EY’s Global Delivery Services teams support international offices through shared expertise in tax, finance, technology, analytics, and business operations. In the Philippines, EY has major operations in Metro Manila, including Taguig, and employs professionals serving clients across different industries and regions. The organization emphasizes integrity, teamwork, continuous learning, inclusion, and developing future business leaders. Employees commonly gain exposure to international processes, specialized training, and multinational client engagements.

Destination Guide

The Philippines offers employment opportunities in business-process services, accounting, taxation, technology, customer support, healthcare, tourism, and engineering. Metro Manila, including Taguig, is the main corporate center, while Cebu and Davao also have growing professional markets. Filipino culture is generally warm, family-oriented, community-minded, and English is widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle ranges from busy city living and shopping to affordable food, beaches, mountains, and island travel. Living costs vary, with Metro Manila being more expensive than provincial areas. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly coordinated with the Bureau of Immigration. Relocating employees should arrange a valid employment contract, accommodation, health insurance, tax registration, and local banking. Traffic can be heavy, so housing near the workplace or reliable transport is important.