Service Leader-Finance (Accounts Payable)

Job Description

The Service Leader-Finance (Accounts Payable) is responsible for managing accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, payment requests, expense claims, reconciliations, and related financial records. The role typically requires a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, along with relevant hotel or accounts payable experience. Familiarity with accounting systems, Microsoft Office, internal controls, and Philippine tax documentation is expected. Candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, ethical, and comfortable meeting deadlines while handling confidential information. The successful candidate is expected to coordinate effectively with suppliers, purchasing, receiving, department heads, and the finance team, resolve discrepancies promptly, and support Shangri-La’s service standards and audit requirements.

Company Info

Shangri-La is a globally recognized luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The group is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, comfortable accommodations, distinctive dining, and extensive facilities for business and leisure travelers. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates established properties in locations such as Makati, Bonifacio Global City, Cebu, and Boracay. Its hotel teams include colleagues working in guest services, culinary operations, finance, engineering, sales, wellness, and administration. Shangri-La generally promotes professional development, teamwork, cultural awareness, and consistent attention to detail. A finance leader in the organization helps protect financial accuracy and operational efficiency while supporting the hotel’s wider commitment to dependable, personalized guest experiences.

Destination Guide

The Philippines offers varied opportunities in hotels, resorts, finance, shared services, tourism, retail, technology, and customer support. Major employment centers include Metro Manila, Cebu, Clark, Davao, and resort destinations such as Boracay and Palawan. Filipino workplace culture is generally friendly, relationship-oriented, adaptable, and respectful of seniority, with English widely used in business and hospitality. Lifestyle ranges from busy urban living to relaxed coastal communities, with affordable food, strong family connections, and abundant beaches and outdoor activities. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored work permit, commonly involving an Alien Employment Permit and appropriate visa or immigration approval; requirements can change, so official government guidance should be checked. Relocation costs, housing, transport, healthcare, and taxation should be discussed with the employer. Local hires should confirm benefits, shifts, accommodation, meals, and service-charge arrangements before accepting a resort position.