Service Leader-Finance (Accounts Payable)

Job Description

The Service Leader-Finance (Accounts Payable) oversees the hotel’s accounts payable activities, including invoice verification, payment processing, vendor reconciliation, expense documentation, and compliance with internal controls. Candidates typically need a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, along with several years of experience in hotel or corporate accounts payable. Familiarity with accounting software, spreadsheets, tax documentation, and financial procedures is expected. The role requires accuracy, organization, confidentiality, and the ability to meet strict deadlines. Strong communication skills are important for coordinating with suppliers, department heads, auditors, and the finance team. Experience supervising colleagues and improving payment processes would be advantageous.

Company Info

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a Hong Kong-based luxury hospitality group operating hotels, resorts, and related properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. The company is recognized for its high standards of guest service, distinctive Asian hospitality, and premium accommodation, dining, wellness, and event facilities. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates several well-known properties, including hotels in Manila, Cebu, and Boracay. Its finance teams support complex hotel operations by managing budgets, purchasing controls, payroll coordination, billing, reporting, and supplier payments. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate professionalism, integrity, service awareness, teamwork, and attention to detail. Shangri-La also provides structured hospitality experience and opportunities for career development within the wider group.

Destination Guide

The Philippines offers hospitality, finance, tourism, information technology, healthcare, education, and business-process opportunities, especially in Manila, Cebu, Clark, Davao, and major resort areas such as Boracay and Palawan. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and strongly influenced by Spanish, American, and Asian traditions. English is widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle ranges from busy metropolitan living to relaxed coastal communities, with affordable local food, diverse public transport, beaches, diving, and vibrant festivals. Foreign nationals generally need an appropriate work visa or permit sponsored by their employer; tourist status does not authorize employment. Relocating employees should arrange a valid passport, employment contract, immigration paperwork, health insurance, and suitable accommodation. Costs are usually lower than in many Western countries, although Manila and luxury resort destinations can be relatively expensive.