Associate Proofreader (Night Shift) URGENT

The opportunity

EY GDS Content Center of Excellence is a fast-growing team of talented copywriters, editors, content strategists, thought leadership writers and editorial managers. People in the team provide support for key global EY publications and campaigns.

We are looking for a skilled proofreader with a strong eye for detail and incredible grasp over language. In this role, you will proofread financial and technical documents across various industry sectors to verify that spelling, punctuation and formatting are correct and consistent. You will create and edit customer- or template-driven digital deliverables with speed and accuracy. You will also consult with customers on correct proofreading standards, client-specific requests and standard EY styles.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in English literature or mass communication

• At least 1-3 years of proofreading experience

• Advanced skill in Microsoft Word (including styles and macros), Excel, PowerPoint and BizFin preparation tool for preparing XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) financial statements

• Demonstrated strong knowledge of styles, master pages, templates, toolbars, line spacing, and organization-standard formatting

• Knack for applying existing style and standards to new documents

• Willingness to work in a night shift schedule

• Must be amenable to work in Taguig

Your key responsibilities

• Proofread original document to detect and mark up for correction any typographical, grammatical or mathematical errors

• Review documents for layout of text and graphics, and check for compositional errors

• Participate as a team player in planning, scheduling and production

• Understand and strictly adhere to EY quality standards and procedures, including any client-specific standards and guidelines

• Perform text typing and editing, formatting, mail merging for business documents and templates with quick turnaround time 

• import graphics and data images from other applications into Word documents

• Develop team momentum by being a good team member and/or leader, promoting and sharing leading practices with Enterprise Support Services staff

• evaluate conflicting requirements from multiple stakeholders, and prioritize workload accordingly

Skills and attributes for success

• Advanced and strong knowledge of English language

• Deft understanding of spelling, grammar, punctuation and use of style manuals

• Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills

• Ability to perform under pressure, within tight deadlines

• Moderate understanding of mathematics and accounting functions

• Exceptional attention to detail

• Good hands-on knowledge of MS Office (especially Word and Excel)

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Publishing house or Big Four experience

• Knowledge in Project Management tools and methods

• Experience in reviewing financial documents  

What we look for:

• A motivated self-starter who can adapt to a constantly changing and growing business environment with minimal supervision

• Professional communicator both in verbal and written business correspondence

• Exceptional at problem-solving, solution-driven and customer service focused

• Good organization and administration skills

• Excellent work ethic and the ability to thrive in a time-sensitive environment

• Flexible and adaptable to fluctuating workflow levels and timings

What we offer

EY GDS is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to creative consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• 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.

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

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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. 

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. 

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

At EY Global Delivery Services (GDS), we work hand in hand with the business to build awareness of our services and solutions; to bring our purpose — building a better working world — to life for our people, clients and communities; to engage our people and build a high performing culture; and to build the commercial value and emotional resonance of the EY and the GDS brand. 

JOIN US IN BUILDING A BETTER WORKING WORLD!