Service Associate - Finance (Receiving)

Role summary

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The Service Associate – Finance (Receiving) supports the hotel’s receiving and accounts processes. Typical duties include checking delivered goods against purchase orders and invoices, recording receipts accurately, coordinating with suppliers and kitchen or operational departments, maintaining documentation, and assisting with inventory and month-end reporting. Candidates should have a business, accounting, finance, or hospitality-related background, basic knowledge of receiving and bookkeeping procedures, and good computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office or hotel finance systems. The role requires strong attention to detail, honesty, organization, physical ability to inspect deliveries, and the confidence to communicate professionally with suppliers and colleagues. Previous hotel, purchasing, inventory, or accounting experience is advantageous.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a globally recognized luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong. It operates hotels, resorts, and related properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. Shangri-La is known for high service standards, comfortable accommodations, restaurants, wellness facilities, and welcoming guest experiences inspired by Asian hospitality. In the Philippines, the group has established properties in locations such as Manila, Cebu, and Boracay, employing teams across rooms, food and beverage, engineering, finance, sales, and guest services. Employees generally work in structured hotel environments with formal operating procedures, service training, and opportunities to develop within the wider hospitality organization.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hospitality, finance, tourism, retail, business-process, and technology opportunities, especially in Metro Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other major resort areas. The country’s culture is warm, family-oriented, and strongly influenced by Filipino, Spanish, American, and regional traditions. English is widely used at work, while Filipino and local languages are common in daily life. Lifestyle varies from busy city living to relaxed coastal communities; expenses are generally lower than in many Western countries, although Manila and resort islands can be costly. Foreign employees normally need an appropriate work visa or permit sponsored or supported by their employer and should not work on a tourist visa. Relocation planning should include accommodation, healthcare, transport, insurance, and local registration requirements. Weather is tropical, with a dry season and a rainy or typhoon season.