Service Associate - Finance (Receiving)

Role summary

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The Service Associate – Finance (Receiving) supports the hotel’s receiving and accounts procedures. Responsibilities typically include checking deliveries against purchase orders, verifying quantities and documentation, recording received goods, coordinating with suppliers and hotel departments, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with invoice matching and inventory controls. Candidates should have a diploma or degree in accounting, finance, hospitality, or a related field, although relevant hotel or receiving experience may be accepted. Good numerical ability, attention to detail, basic computer skills, honesty, and effective communication are important. The successful candidate is expected to work accurately, follow internal controls, meet deadlines, and maintain professional relationships with suppliers and colleagues. Hospitality experience and familiarity with accounting or inventory systems are advantageous.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and related properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its brands are known for premium accommodation, extensive guest services, dining, wellness facilities, and destination resorts. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates well-established properties in locations such as Manila, Cebu, and Boracay. The company places strong emphasis on Asian hospitality, personalized service, employee development, operational standards, and guest satisfaction. A finance receiving associate typically works behind the scenes to help ensure that products and supplies entering the hotel are accurately checked, documented, and recorded. Compensation commonly includes a basic salary together with statutory benefits and, depending on the property, service charge and staff privileges.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hospitality, finance, accounting, tourism, and shared-services opportunities, especially in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other resort destinations. Workplaces are generally friendly and relationship-oriented, with English widely used in business and hotels. Life varies from busy urban living to a slower island lifestyle, with affordable local food, warm weather, beaches, and strong community culture. Resort jobs may include staff meals, accommodation assistance, transportation, medical coverage, and service-charge benefits, but conditions differ by employer. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, while Filipino applicants need standard employment and government documents. New arrivals should budget for deposits, transportation, healthcare, and seasonal price increases in tourist areas. Research the exact island, commute, housing availability, weather, and internet reliability before relocating. Professional hospitality experience, customer-service skills, and accounting knowledge can improve employment prospects.