FAAS-Senior 1

Job Description

FAAS Senior 1 is an entry-level experienced role within EY’s Financial Accounting Advisory Services practice. The position typically supports clients with financial reporting, accounting advisory, technical accounting research, transaction-related reporting, and improvements to finance processes and controls. Candidates generally need a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, with relevant experience in audit, financial reporting, or advisory work. Strong knowledge of accounting standards, analytical ability, attention to detail, and clear written and spoken English are expected. Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, or progress toward a similar credential may be advantageous. The candidate should be comfortable working with international teams, managing deadlines, preparing client deliverables, learning quickly, and occasionally traveling or working beyond standard hours during busy periods.

Company Info

EY, formerly known as Ernst & Young, is a global professional services organization providing assurance, tax, consulting, strategy, and transaction services. Its Financial Accounting Advisory Services practice helps organizations address complex accounting matters, improve financial reporting, strengthen finance functions, and manage business transactions. EY operates in more than 150 countries and employs hundreds of thousands of professionals worldwide. In the Philippines, the firm has major operations in Metro Manila and serves local and multinational clients across industries. EY promotes professional development through formal training, coaching, international collaboration, and opportunities to work on varied client engagements. The company places emphasis on integrity, inclusiveness, innovation, and building long-term trust with clients. Work can be demanding, particularly during reporting cycles and project deadlines, but the role offers valuable exposure to accounting standards, business transformation, and multinational professional-services practices.

Destination Guide

The Philippines offers strong opportunities in accounting, shared services, business-process outsourcing, technology, healthcare, tourism, and professional consulting. Manila and nearby business districts such as Taguig, Makati, and Quezon City provide the largest concentration of corporate roles, while Cebu and other cities offer growing alternatives. Filipino culture is generally warm, family-oriented, sociable, and respectful, with English widely used in business and everyday professional settings. Lifestyle costs vary considerably: Manila provides extensive amenities but has traffic and higher housing costs, while provincial areas are more relaxed and affordable. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, while short visits may use a tourist entry but do not authorize employment. Relocating workers should arrange compliant sponsorship, healthcare coverage, housing, banking, and tax advice before arrival. The country’s tropical climate, beaches, food culture, and diverse islands make it attractive, though typhoons and occasional infrastructure disruptions should be considered.