Service Leader - Finance (Accounts Payable)

Job Description

The Service Leader – Finance (Accounts Payable) is responsible for managing the hotel’s accounts payable process, including invoice verification, payment preparation, vendor reconciliation, expense recording, and compliance with financial controls. Candidates are generally expected to hold a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and have relevant experience in hotel finance or accounts payable. Strong knowledge of accounting procedures, spreadsheets, and financial systems is important. The role requires accuracy, confidentiality, organization, and the ability to meet deadlines. The successful candidate should communicate well with suppliers and internal departments, support audits, resolve discrepancies promptly, and provide dependable leadership within the finance team.

Company Info

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its portfolio includes the Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN, and Traders brands. The company is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, and thoughtfully designed properties in major cities and resort destinations. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates well-established hotels and resorts, including properties in Manila and Boracay. Employees typically work in a structured, guest-focused environment with opportunities for training, professional development, and international career mobility. Finance team members support the reliable operation of the property by maintaining accurate records, managing payments, protecting company assets, and ensuring compliance with group and local financial procedures.

Destination Guide

The Philippines offers hospitality, finance, tourism, business-process, and technology opportunities, particularly in Manila, Cebu, Clark, Davao, and resort areas such as Boracay and Palawan. Life varies from fast-paced urban living to relaxed island communities. Filipino culture is friendly, family-oriented, and strongly influenced by Spanish, American, and Southeast Asian traditions; English is widely used in workplaces. Costs are generally lower than in many Western countries, although Manila housing and transport can be expensive. New arrivals should research accommodation, healthcare, transport, banking, and local taxes before moving. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and an appropriate visa, with requirements depending on nationality and contract. Employers commonly assist with applications, but approval should be confirmed before travel. The country has warm weather year-round, with a dry season and a rainy season that can bring typhoons, so relocation planning should include weather and insurance considerations.