GDS Tax - Direct Tax Staff 1

As an Experienced Associate – Direct Tax, you will play a key supporting role in the execution of tax compliance engagements across multiple jurisdictions. You will be part of a growing global team, gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic tax environment while collaborating with colleagues and clients. This role is focused on developing your core technical tax knowledge and professional execution skills. In this role, you will support clients in adapting to a rapidly evolving business landscape, including staying current on developments like BEPS Pillar Two and its implementation across various jurisdictions worldwide.

Your key responsibilities You will spend your time supporting client engagements by preparing work products, developing working relationships, and timely executing core tax compliance tasks:

• Prepare withholding tax returns and supporting schedules under the guidance of a Senior Associate or Manager.
• Assist in the preparation of corporate income tax returns (CITRs), CITR payment initiation and other related compliance activities.
• Prepare cash tax forecasts by jurisdiction and report to clients on a monthly or quarterly basis.
• Collect supporting documents for and prepare balance sheet tax account reconciliations, working with clients on reconciling items.
• Consult with EY country teams, where necessary.
• Other Tax function/s – Assist with special tax compliance projects, including support for BEPS Pillar Two initiatives and other client-specific tax requirements.

Skills and attributes for success

• Working closely with clients as well as local and international engagement teams.
• Building relationships at all levels both internally and externally, promoting a culture of collaboration.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting with approximately two to three years of related work experience.
• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred but not required.
• Strong tax compliance and technical background, including experience in corporate income tax return preparation, withholding tax return preparation, tax reconciliations and other related activities across different countries and jurisdictions.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel: dynamic tables, intermediate-advanced formulas, etc.
• The ability to prioritize when working on multiple projects.
• Available to work in McKinley West (Taguig City) office in hybrid arrangement.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• An AI and technology-forward mindset, leveraging digital tools and automation to drive innovation and improve service delivery.

• The ability to adapt your work style to work with both internal and client stakeholders across diverse teams.

What we look for We are interested in people who are ready to become part of a highly engaged, diverse, and dynamic team to help us continue to make a real difference to our clients. If you have practical experience with income tax, withholding tax, other direct tax related activities, the confidence to handle multiple projects across jurisdictions and a technology-forward mindset that embraces AI, automation, and innovation to drive efficiency and value, this role is for you.