Tax Accounting & Risk Advisory Services (TARAS) Associate

EY GDS; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

EY GDS in the Philippines seeks an Experienced Associate in Tax Accounting & Risk Advisory Services to support tax accounting engagements and develop core technical tax knowledge within a global team.

You will assist in income tax provisions and deferred tax calculations, manage quarterly and annual tax provisions under guidance, and contribute to client discussions on BEPS Pillar 2 and related US GAAP/IFRS considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 2–3 years of related work experience.
• CPA certification.
• Strong accounting and tax background, including US GAAP and IFRS.
• Excel proficiency: dynamic tables and advanced formulas.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare income tax provisions and deferred tax calculations under supervision.
• Assist in quarterly and annual tax provisions for US GAAP and IFRS.
• Prepare return-to-provision adjustments and explain results to clients.
• Assist with deferred taxes using TBBS approach.
• Prepare cash tax forecasts by jurisdiction and report to clients.
• Collaborate with EY country teams and collect supporting documents.
• Support in transactions (spin-offs, mergers, acquisitions) for tax impact.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Client relationship building

Prioritization

Tax accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

As an Experienced Associate - Tax Accounting & Risk Advisory Services (TARAS), you will play a key supporting role in the execution of tax accounting engagements. You'll 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.

You will support clients in adapting to a rapidly evolving business landscape, including staying current on developments like BEPS Pillar 2 and its implementation across various jurisdictions worldwide.

Your key responsibilities

You’ll spend your time supporting client engagements by preparing work products, developing working relationships, and executing core tax accounting tasks:

• Prepare income tax provisions and deferred tax calculations under the guidance of a Senior Associate or Manager.

• Assist in the preparation and management of quarterly and annual tax provision for US GAAP and IFRS purposes.

• Prepare return‑to‑provision (corporate income vs tax provision) adjustments and true up Deferred Taxes and be able to explain these to clients.

• Assist of deferred taxes calculation including proofing using Tax Basis Balance Sheet (TBBS) approach.

• Prepare cash tax forecasts by jurisdiction and report to clients on a monthly or quarterly basis.

• Consult with EY country teams, where necessary.

• Collect supporting documents for and prepare balance sheet tax account reconciliations, working with clients on reconciling items

• Other Tax functions – prepare journal entry package, return to provision entries, etc., and submit them for client’s approval. Support in specific transactions (spin-offs, mergers, acquisitions, APB 23, BEPS) where clients request support in calculating their tax accounting impact.

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

• Preparing practical recommendations for some of our clients’ most complex tax accounting issues

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)

• Strong accounting and tax technical background, including a background in accounting for income tax and a broad understanding of US GAAP and IFRS guides

• 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 or Cebu Business Park office in hybrid arrangement

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• The ability to adapt your work style to work with both internal and client team members

What we look for

We’re 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, and the confidence to handle multiple projects simultaneously, this role is for you.