GDS Oceania Executive Assistant Associate

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The GDS Oceania Executive Assistant Associate supports EY leaders and teams across Oceania with calendar management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, expense processing, correspondence, document preparation, and general administrative tasks. The role typically requires a bachelor’s degree or relevant experience, strong written and spoken English, excellent organization, attention to detail, discretion, and confidence using Microsoft Office and collaboration tools. Candidates are expected to manage competing priorities, work across time zones, communicate professionally with senior stakeholders, protect confidential information, and deliver accurate, timely support in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Flexibility for shifting schedules and occasional support outside standard hours may be required.

About the employer

EY, formerly Ernst & Young, is a global professional services organization providing assurance, tax, strategy and transactions, and consulting services. Its Global Delivery Services (GDS) centers support EY offices and clients worldwide through technology, research, finance, operations, analytics, and administrative expertise. EY Philippines, with significant operations in Taguig and other business hubs, serves both local and international teams. The organization promotes collaboration, professional development, inclusion, and technology-enabled ways of working. Employees may support stakeholders across different countries, industries, and time zones, gaining exposure to a global business environment. Benefits and compensation vary by role, experience, qualifications, and employment arrangement.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers strong opportunities in business-process services, IT, software development, finance, healthcare, tourism, education, and shared-services operations. Manila, Taguig, Cebu, and Davao are major employment centers, while remote work is increasingly common. Filipino culture values hospitality, family, respect, and community; English is widely used in professional settings. Lifestyle varies from busy metropolitan living to affordable coastal or provincial communities, with generally warm weather, diverse food, and extensive beaches and outdoor activities. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work visa or appropriate work permit, and requirements depend on nationality and contract terms. Those relocating should budget for housing, transportation, healthcare, and potential typhoon disruptions. Local employees typically need standard government registrations and tax documentation. Research the specific city, employer benefits, commute, and immigration rules before accepting an offer.