Asean Bu Tax Finance Lead jobs at Ey in Philippines, Taguig

• Collaborating with the operations lead in daily activities such as project management, resolution of escalations, and payroll governance
• Partner with global EY Internal Payroll teams to ensure payrolls are delivered according to contractual requirements in terms of timeliness, quality and in line with the agreed service levels
• Create and maintain control documentation, process flows and procedures
• Dealing with escalations from the clients and advising the Payroll leadership team concerning potential risks relating to payroll
• Management of communications with both the client and the EY local teams
• Assisting with the contracting requirements such as variations in scope requests, Change Request Notes, Prime Sub Memos, etc.
• Assisting with monthly financials such as preparing budgets and issuing invoices
• Preparing and reporting on a regular basis to clients on agreed SLAs
• Maintaining access for clients and EY local teams to relevant platforms used in the engagements
• Preparing annual calendars for global payroll clients
• Preparing consolidated reports centrally for delivery to client, e.g. monthly consolidated tax file
• Assistance with issue resolution with local teams and communications with clients
• Maintain and update issue logs for each engagement
• Requesting information from local countries regarding payroll delivery, consolidating responses and sharing with the client
• Preparation of project plans and weekly status updates
• Assisting with other ad hoc requests as they come up

Requirements:
• Previous experience in the relevant payroll environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient computer skills

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

General spec plus
10+ years experience of payroll coordination across APAC countries (Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam) preferred

Specific duties/responsibilities:
• Collaborating with the operations lead in daily activities such as project management, resolution of escalations, and payroll governance
• Partner with global EY Internal Payroll teams to ensure payrolls are delivered according to contractual requirements in terms of timeliness, quality and in line with the agreed service levels
• Create and maintain control documentation, process flows and procedures
• Dealing with escalations from the clients and advising the Payroll leadership team concerning potential risks relating to payroll
• Management of communications with both the client and the EY local teams
• Assisting with the contracting requirements such as variations in scope requests, Change Request Notes, Prime Sub Memos, etc.
• Assisting with monthly financials such as preparing budgets and issuing invoices
• Preparing and reporting on a regular basis to clients on agreed SLAs
• Maintaining access for clients and EY local teams to relevant platforms used in the engagements
• Preparing annual calendars for global payroll clients
• Preparing consolidated reports centrally for delivery to client, e.g. monthly consolidated tax file
• Assistance with issue resolution with local teams and communications with clients
• Maintain and update issue logs for each engagement
• Requesting information from local countries regarding payroll delivery, consolidating responses and sharing with the client
• Preparation of project plans and weekly status updates
• Assisting with other ad hoc requests as they come up

Requirements:
• Previous experience in the relevant payroll environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient computer skills

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Our Global Payroll Operate practice focuses on helping our clients effectively manage their global payroll needs proactively and responsibly in 150+ countries. Our quality service and technical network enable you to help clients reduce inefficiencies, mitigate risk and drive process improvement within their payroll functions. We believe that by managing clients' payroll obligations, we can make a critical difference, and you'll be at the heart of this mission.
As a Tax Services Manager in US Payroll Operate focused on implementation and recurring payroll services, you will be owner of implementation of correct process for tax reporting as per US employment tax standards for new client projects as well as tax compliance timeliness and accuracy for recurring payroll operations. You will also drive or support our effort in continuous innovation, building our next generation Tax e-filing solutions, updating the teams on new changes and communicate to the client. Capabilities include payroll and employer tax compliance knowledge, process building, team building, process design and procedure documentation, tax reporting system set up and reviews and overall owner of compliance KPIs.
• Overseeing the accurate and timely processing of all payroll taxes, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations by managing payroll tax filings, resolving discrepancies with taxing authorities; manage any payment discrepancies
• Daily, monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliation at the employee level
• Preparation of periodic and amendment reporting; Maintenance of tax issue log and hosting regular review meetings with the client(s)
• Lead efforts towards implementation of Tax Software; including interfaces
• Reconcile tax data between Payroll System and Tax Software
• Support with other compliance activities like new hire reporting, workers compensation reporting and new account registration with Federal, State and Localities
• Willingness to support with manual tax filing in the event of software challenges or other client defined requirements
• Perform UAT for tax updates and system enhancements
• Preparing for and managing payroll tax audits conducted by government agencies Presenting audit finding and mitigation/corrective plan to client and other stakeholders precisely
• Collaborating with other teams within EY to ensure accurate data and smooth processing
• Staying updated on changing tax laws to guarantee proper reporting and compliance; communicate and train internal team on such changes; draft communications for clients informing the change
• Leading and developing a team of payroll tax specialists including training and workload management amongst the team members
• Managing large US payroll projects or recurring payroll delivery processed on SAP payroll software ensuring timeliness and accuracy, which will require ownership, project management, decisions and resolution, including the escalation of client, central support teams and internal country issues
• Provide/drive innovation and continuous improvement for our global payroll solutions or tools
• Developing relationship client and become their trusted advisor
• Manage EY-internal stakeholders, client and vendor communications and relationships
• Building on technical competence by keeping up to date on global trends, developments and regulations and applying them to moderately complex situations and undertaking non-routine, complex project-type work as requested by clients
• Raise red flags on any delays during implementations
• Manage EY-internal stakeholders, client and vendor communications and relationships
• Prepare SOPs and workflow document for client payroll tax processing
• Work with other managers towards learned lessons and opportunities for improvements
• Support Senior Manager in managing business development conversations, practice management and engagement economics

• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations
• Proven experience in payroll tax processing and compliance
• Proficiency in payroll tax software and systems
• Juggling projects and priorities as per agreed deadlines and escalations
• Testing management skills
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability and attention to detail
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Project management skills
• Large payroll implementation project experience• 5 years of Payroll tax compliance experience
• 8+ years of US payroll processing and compliance experience
• Bachelor's degree and relevant post-graduate qualification, preferably with an emphasis in Sciences, MIS, Finance or Accounting
• One of the following active accreditations obtained:
• Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA
• If not CPA eligible:
• Enrolled Agent
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Other approved accreditation
• End-to-end mobility tax or tax equalization process experience
• Puerto Rico Tax calculation, filing and year-end process experience
• US Payroll implementation and project management experience
• Excellent organizational skills with a proactive approach to problem solving and attention to detail
• Strong analytical, project management, and organizational skills, with a detail-oriented approach
• Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment• Must have union (union laws/dues) and non-union experience
• Presentation and leading a demo capability
• Benefit/HR integration project experience
• Working knowledge of GL reconciliation
• Payroll tax consulting experience as a senior functional consultant, testing lead and /or project manager for medium to large payroll projects
• Prior experience with client facing service industry
• Ready to work flexible schedule as per client requirementsWe're interested in professionals with the drive to take on new responsibilities and projects. You'll need the confidence to speak up with your own creative thoughts on a wide range of areas. You'll also have the opportunity to achieve your potential by being given professional development opportunities and experiences with clients across geographies. If you're keen to play a pivotal role within a highly focused global payroll operate implementation team, this role is for you.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Managing global workforce in today’s fast changing and highly disrupted environment is becoming increasingly complex. As member of our Rewards practice, you’ll be part of a team that support clients in aligning their HR function with the Organizational plans while keeping employee experience as one of the core considerations. When you join us, you will gain cross functional, multi-industry and a truly global work experience to take your career in the right direction.

• Leverage experience in Rewards advisory Services to contribute to the practice at EY.
• Deliver high quality work on global client projects as a part of the global distribution team.
• Ensure quality of all work outputs, timeliness, and accuracy of content
• Have subject matter knowledge in areas such as Compensation Pay Band design, compensation surveys, benefits review, incentive pay design, Job evaluation & Job Grading, HR Due diligence Annual compensation benchmarking.
• Identify trends, potential areas of non-compliance with legal requirements and opportunities for performance improvements within the function.
• Ability to work in a changing and ambiguous environment handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Drive effective client communication, cadence, and build relations with client and project team counterparts across global locations.
• Ensure to obtain excellent feedback from the client and global project counterparts.

Skills and attributes for success:

• High integrity and commitment to work in a new and challenging environment.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and be proactive.
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity
• High energy levels, agility, and adaptability
• Open to travel nationally and internationally for client projects that are approved as per EY and country specific travel advisory guidelines.
• Ability to work Individually as well as team on need basis.

• 1-2 years of experience in Total Rewards and consulting domain
• Master’s degree in HR or full time MBA or an equivalent post graduate degree
• Work experience in Total Rewards transformation programs and working as part of a global distributed team.
• Strong experience across HR M&A, Post Merger Integration, HR Due Diligence, Compensation & Rewards Benchmarking
• Proficient in presentation or analytical Microsoft tools like Excel, Power point, power BI, etc

• End to end Total Rewards
o Strong technical knowledge of end-to-end Rewards process
o Analytical abilities and knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, POWER BI.
o Expertise in process mapping and documentation using Visio and other tools.
o Expertise in creating SOP, process documentation and work instructions.
• Actively involved in end-to-end Rewards transformation program – Exposure to transformation programs enabled by technology. Led or been part of a work stream in multi work stream transformation program.
• Involved in policy review, current state assessments, vendor selections, designing rewards processes and strategies at global level, global rewards support.
• Any Rewards Specialized certifications are an added advantage.

What we look for

• Professionals who are independent, self-motivated, proactive, results-oriented, and able to provide a high level of customer satisfaction through the delivery of world-class support services. Apart from day-to-day activities, the candidate is expected to be involved in strategic planning to grow the team.
• Technical experts with commercial acumen, relevant experiences, and high degree of enthusiasm to adapt and learn in a fast-moving environment.
• Professionals who are willing to work in an environment of continual professional development, drive to take on new responsibilities and projects and work experiences with clients across geographies.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees, and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

• Assistance and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

• Review and reconcile tax value notices and tax bills and interact with taxing jurisdictions to resolve discrepancies
• Monitor changes in State and Local tax legislation and rates incorporate changes timely into monthly procedures and update the team.
• Prepare and file timely and accurate motor fuel tax returns
• Provide input for process improvements/automation
• Independently apply knowledge in the generation of a tax computation/return.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Analytics, Numerical and Detail orientated
• Delivers accurate and high-quality work
• Organized and deadline focused
• Adaptable and flexible
• Complying with the set procedures as per process guidelines
• Ability to meet/adhere to strict deadlines, being passionate about the analyst role.
• Ask the right questions and Zero reworks.

• Strong analytical and computing ability.
• Exhibit inclusive behavior in interactions with internal & external stakeholders with strong communication skills
• Proficient with MS Excel and MS Word and have average typing skills
• Attention to detail
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Involve in Process Improvements and develop best practices within the client and the team.

• A Graduate/PG from any stream
• 1-2 years of experience
• Experience handling motor fuel tax returns
• Good written and spoken English
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• High level knowledge and experience of a local country Indirect Tax Compliance.
• Knowledge of Global Indirect Tax Compliance and the associated processes.

What we look for

What we offer• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success, as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.