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Chief Accountant (Hotel Franchised)
Role summary
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The Chief Accountant is responsible for managing the resort’s accounting function, financial reporting, budgeting, cash controls, audits, month-end closing, payables, receivables, payroll coordination and compliance with Philippine tax and statutory requirements. Candidates would typically need a degree in Accounting or Finance, relevant professional certification such as CPA preferred, and several years of hotel or resort accounting experience. Strong knowledge of hotel accounting systems, financial controls, Excel and reporting standards is expected. The successful candidate should be detail-oriented, ethical, organized and able to work independently while supporting department heads and senior management. Experience with Accor or other international hotel procedures, as well as the ability to lead an accounting team and communicate clearly in English, would be advantageous.
Can I work in the Philippines?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: The employer files a work permit (Alien Employment Permit) after a local-first job notice, then a 9(g) visa; hotels get permits for specialists, not line staff.
Watch for: From 11 November 2026: job notice online, decision in 10 working days. Filing is online only, at the labour department's central office, since 2026.
Official source: Bureau of Immigration: Pre-arranged Employment Visa (9G). Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the Philippines
Usual for the Philippines, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not in city hotels; island resorts (Boracay, Siargao) may give shared staff quarters |
|---|---|
| Meals | Duty meals in the staff canteen |
| Flights | Senior packages only |
| Service charge | All of it shared equally among staff except managers (by law); the amount varies by hotel |
| Contract | Probation up to 6 months (by law); foreigners' contracts follow the permit, 1 to 3 years |
| Leave | 5 days after 1 year; 10 regular holidays; 13th-month pay (by law) |
| Income tax | 0% to PHP 250,000 a year (about USD 4,000), then 15% to 35% |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About South Palms Resort and Spa Panglao - MGallery Collection
South Palms Resort and Spa Panglao is an upscale beachfront resort located on Panglao Island in Bohol, Philippines. Operating under Accor’s MGallery Collection, the resort combines an international hospitality standard with the relaxed character and natural beauty of the Visayas. It offers accommodation, dining, wellness facilities, events and leisure experiences for local and international guests. The property is known for its spacious beachfront setting, tropical surroundings and access to Bohol’s beaches, marine attractions and cultural sites. As a franchised hotel, its finance team supports both local statutory compliance and structured brand reporting requirements. Employees can expect a professional resort environment, collaboration with multiple operational departments and exposure to international hotel practices. The Chief Accountant plays an important role in protecting financial integrity, strengthening controls and helping management make informed commercial decisions.