GDS Assurance - Audit Senior Associate 1

Role summary

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EY’s GDS Assurance Audit Senior Associate supports audit engagements for international clients, working with engagement teams across planning, fieldwork, testing, documentation, and financial statement review. Candidates typically need a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline, with relevant audit experience and strong knowledge of accounting and auditing standards. CPA or equivalent certification is advantageous. The role expects sound professional judgment, attention to detail, analytical ability, clear communication, and confidence working with global teams. Candidates should be able to manage competing deadlines, coach junior staff, use audit technology effectively, maintain independence and confidentiality, and build trusted client relationships. Flexibility for extended hours during peak audit periods and willingness to work in a shared-services or global delivery environment are also expected.

About the employer

EY, formerly Ernst & Young, is a global professional-services organization providing assurance, consulting, strategy and transactions, and tax services. Its clients include multinational corporations, public-sector organizations, privately owned businesses, and entrepreneurs. EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) extends the firm’s capabilities through teams in locations such as the Philippines, supporting audit, tax, consulting, technology, analytics, and business operations for EY offices and clients worldwide. The Philippines operation is known for its multicultural environment, structured professional development, exposure to international engagements, and use of digital audit and business technologies. Employees typically work with colleagues across time zones and are encouraged to develop technical, project-management, communication, and leadership skills. EY is also a member of the Big Four professional-services firms and places emphasis on integrity, quality, collaboration, inclusiveness, and creating long-term value for stakeholders.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers opportunities in accounting, shared services, IT, software, customer operations, finance, healthcare, tourism, and business-process outsourcing, especially in Metro Manila, Cebu, and emerging hubs such as Davao and Iloilo. Filipino culture is generally warm, family-oriented, community-minded, and respectful, with English widely used in professional settings. Lifestyle varies from fast-paced urban living in Manila to a more relaxed coastal or provincial setting; public transport and traffic can be challenging, while food, beaches, diving, and island travel are major attractions. Salaries are usually quoted monthly in Philippine pesos, and healthcare and housing costs depend heavily on location. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work visa or permit, commonly arranged after a job offer; requirements vary by nationality and role. New arrivals should budget for rent deposits, transportation, insurance, and document processing, and verify current immigration rules before relocating.