Service Leader-Finance (Accounts Payable)

Job Description

The Service Leader-Finance (Accounts Payable) is responsible for managing the hotel’s accounts payable function, including invoice verification, payment processing, vendor reconciliation, expense control, and accurate financial recordkeeping. Candidates should have a degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with relevant hotel or corporate accounting experience. Familiarity with accounting systems, spreadsheets, internal controls, and Philippine tax and invoicing requirements is expected. The role requires strong attention to detail, integrity, organization, numerical accuracy, and the ability to meet reporting and payment deadlines. The successful candidate should communicate effectively with suppliers and internal departments, protect confidential financial information, and support Shangri-La’s service and operational standards.

Company Info

Shangri-La is a globally recognized luxury hospitality group founded in Asia and known for its hotels, resorts, residences, and exceptional guest service. The company operates properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other destinations, offering accommodation, dining, wellness, events, and business services. Shangri-La’s culture emphasizes genuine hospitality, professionalism, teamwork, respect, and personalized guest experiences. In the Philippines, its properties include prominent urban hotels and island resorts, creating opportunities across front office, food and beverage, finance, engineering, sales, and guest services. Employees typically work in a structured international environment with access to hotel training, career development, and cross-functional experience. As a Service Leader in Finance, the successful candidate would support accurate financial operations while working closely with hotel departments, suppliers, auditors, and management.

Destination Guide

The Philippines offers varied opportunities in hotels, resorts, tourism, finance, technology, healthcare, education, and business-process services. Major employment centers include Metro Manila, Cebu, Clark, Davao, and resort islands such as Boracay, Palawan, Bohol, and Siargao. Filipino workplace culture is generally warm, respectful, relationship-oriented, and service focused, with English widely used in professional settings. Lifestyle varies from busy city living to slower coastal communities, and living costs depend heavily on the island and accommodation. Public transport is affordable, although traffic can be challenging in Manila. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, while requirements vary by nationality and role. Relocating employees should arrange authenticated documents, health insurance, accommodation, and local registration before arrival. Weather is tropical, with a dry season and a rainy or typhoon season, so island living requires flexibility and preparation.