GDS Tax - Oceania Staff

Role summary

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The GDS Tax – Oceania Staff role supports EY’s Oceania tax teams from the Philippines. Typical responsibilities include preparing and reviewing tax returns, workpapers, computations, schedules, and client documentation; performing basic tax research; maintaining accurate records; and coordinating with colleagues in Australia and New Zealand. Candidates generally need a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, sound knowledge of accounting and taxation principles, strong English communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience with Australian or New Zealand tax, accounting systems, or shared-service operations is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to meet deadlines, protect confidential information, follow quality procedures, work collaboratively across time zones, and demonstrate willingness to learn and adapt.

About the employer

EY, formerly Ernst & Young, is a global professional services organization providing assurance, tax, consulting, and strategy and transactions services. It operates through member firms in more than 150 countries and territories and serves multinational corporations, governments, entrepreneurs, and growing businesses. EY’s Global Delivery Services centers support international teams through specialized capabilities in tax, finance, technology, analytics, consulting, and business operations. The Philippines delivery center, based in locations including Taguig, provides services to EY member firms and their clients worldwide. EY promotes professional development through training, international collaboration, structured career paths, and exposure to complex client engagements. Its work environment typically emphasizes integrity, teamwork, quality, inclusiveness, and responsible business practices. Employment conditions, benefits, and role scope may vary by country, service line, grade, and specific engagement.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers career opportunities in business-process services, accounting and tax support, IT, software, healthcare, engineering, education, tourism, and shared-service operations. Metro Manila, including Taguig and Makati, is the main corporate hub; Cebu and Davao also provide growing employment markets. Filipino culture is generally warm, family-oriented, community-minded, and English is widely used in professional settings. Lifestyle ranges from busy urban living to relaxed coastal and provincial communities, with relatively affordable food, services, and housing outside central business districts. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, while Filipino citizens can work without immigration restrictions. Relocating to Manila requires planning for traffic, tropical weather, healthcare access, housing, and living costs. The country’s many islands offer beaches, diving, hiking, and cultural attractions, although travel between islands often requires domestic flights or ferries.