Service Associate-Finance (Accounts Payable)

Role summary

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The Service Associate-Finance (Accounts Payable) supports the hotel’s finance team by checking invoices, processing payments, maintaining supplier records, preparing reconciliations, and ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and properly authorized. Candidates typically need a degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, along with basic knowledge of bookkeeping and accounts-payable procedures. Experience in hotel finance or a similar environment is helpful. The role requires strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, confidentiality, organization, and the ability to meet deadlines. Familiarity with accounting software and Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is usually expected. Candidates should also communicate professionally and work cooperatively with colleagues, vendors, and other hotel departments.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a globally recognized luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and related properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other destinations. The group is known for attentive service, elegant accommodations, dining experiences, wellness facilities, and strong connections with local communities. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent properties in locations such as Makati, Bonifacio Global City, Cebu, and Boracay. Its hotels employ professionals across guest services, food and beverage, housekeeping, engineering, finance, sales, and management. Shangri-La generally emphasizes genuine hospitality, professional development, teamwork, guest satisfaction, and responsible business practices. Employees may receive benefits such as meals, uniforms, training, service incentives, and hotel-related discounts, although the exact package varies by property and employment contract.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hospitality, tourism, finance, retail, technology, education, and healthcare opportunities, with major employment centers in Metro Manila, Cebu, Clark, and resort islands such as Boracay and Palawan. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and community-minded, with English widely used in workplaces. Island living can provide beautiful beaches, warm weather, outdoor activities, and a relaxed social atmosphere, although transport, internet quality, healthcare access, and living costs vary considerably by location. Foreign nationals generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly involving an Alien Employment Permit and a work visa or pre-arranged employment authorization. Requirements can change, so applicants should confirm details with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration and their employer. Relocating employees should budget for housing deposits, transport, health insurance, and flights, and verify whether accommodation, meals, and relocation support are included.