GDS Tax - ACR Staff 1

Role summary

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The GDS Tax ACR Staff 1 role supports EY’s Accounting Compliance and Reporting (ACR) services for international clients. Typical responsibilities include preparing financial statements, tax-related reports, reconciliations, bookkeeping activities, and client deliverables while following relevant accounting standards and internal procedures. Candidates generally need a degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field, sound knowledge of accounting principles, good English communication skills, attention to detail, and working proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Familiarity with Philippine or international accounting standards, tax compliance, and accounting software is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to learn quickly, manage deadlines, maintain confidentiality, collaborate with global teams, and deliver accurate, high-quality work. The position may suit fresh graduates or candidates with limited accounting experience.

About the employer

EY, formally Ernst & Young, is a global professional-services organization providing assurance, tax, consulting, and strategy and transactions services. Its clients include multinational companies, governments, entrepreneurs, and growing businesses. EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) supports EY member firms worldwide through teams specializing in tax, finance, technology, analytics, consulting, and business operations. The Philippines is an important GDS location, with offices and employees serving international engagements across multiple time zones. EY promotes professional development through structured learning, certifications, coaching, and exposure to global clients. The company also emphasizes integrity, inclusiveness, teamwork, innovation, and responsible business practices. In an ACR role, employees typically work with international colleagues and follow standardized processes designed to provide consistent accounting, compliance, and reporting support.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers career opportunities in accounting, tax, shared services, IT, consulting, customer operations, and business-process outsourcing, particularly in Metro Manila, Cebu, and other major urban centers. Filipino culture is generally warm, family-oriented, sociable, and English-friendly, with strong interest in food, festivals, music, and community life. Lifestyle costs vary: Manila provides the widest job market but has traffic and higher housing costs, while Cebu and regional cities can offer a more relaxed environment. The country has beautiful beaches, mountains, and diverse islands, although weather includes a rainy season and occasional typhoons. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, while short visits may have separate entry rules. Relocating workers should arrange employment documentation, accommodation, health insurance, banking, and local transport before arrival. Philippine nationals do not need visas to work domestically.