Service Associate-Finance (Accounts Payable)

Role summary

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The Service Associate-Finance (Accounts Payable) supports the hotel’s finance department by processing supplier invoices, checking documentation, recording transactions, preparing payment requests, reconciling vendor accounts, and maintaining accurate financial records. Candidates should have a degree, diploma, or relevant experience in accounting, finance, or bookkeeping. Previous accounts payable or hotel finance experience is advantageous. Familiarity with accounting systems, Microsoft Excel, basic tax and payment procedures, and strong attention to detail is expected. The successful candidate should be organized, trustworthy, numerate, able to meet deadlines, and comfortable coordinating with suppliers and other hotel departments. Good communication skills and a service-oriented attitude are also important.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and other hospitality properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and beyond. Its Philippine portfolio includes well-known city hotels and island resorts. The group is recognized for personalized Asian-inspired hospitality, high service standards, and comprehensive guest facilities such as restaurants, spas, meeting venues, and recreational services. Employees typically work in an international environment with structured hotel operations, professional service expectations, and opportunities to build experience across accommodation, food and beverage, finance, and corporate functions. A Service Associate-Finance contributes behind the scenes by helping ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time, records are reliable, and the property’s financial controls support smooth daily operations.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hotel and tourism opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Bohol, and other resort destinations. Common roles include finance, front office, housekeeping, food and beverage, engineering, guest services, and management. Filipino culture is warm, family-oriented, and strongly influenced by hospitality, with English widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to relaxed beach communities; housing and transport are generally more affordable outside Manila, although resort islands can have seasonal costs and limited services. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and an appropriate visa, while Philippine citizens can relocate domestically with standard identification and employment documents. New hires should confirm accommodation, transport, medical coverage, contract terms, and relocation assistance with the employer. The dry season is generally more convenient for moving, while typhoons may affect some regions during the wet season.