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Chief Accountant
Role summary
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The Chief Accountant oversees the resort’s accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, cash controls, audits, and compliance with company and Philippine regulations. Candidates typically need a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, strong knowledge of accounting principles, and several years of supervisory experience, preferably in a hotel or resort environment. Familiarity with hotel accounting systems, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, month-end closing, taxation, and financial analysis is expected. The role requires accuracy, integrity, confidentiality, leadership, and the ability to work closely with department heads and senior management. Professional accounting certification and experience with Accor systems are 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 Mövenpick Resort & Spa Boracay
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Boracay is an upscale beachfront resort operated under Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, part of the Accor group. Located in Punta Engaño on Boracay Island, the property offers rooms and suites, restaurants, bars, leisure facilities, spa services, pools, and event spaces. The resort serves international leisure travelers, families, groups, and corporate guests, with a focus on Swiss-inspired hospitality, high service standards, and a relaxed tropical setting. As an Accor property, it generally follows structured global policies covering guest service, talent development, sustainability, financial controls, and operational quality. Employees work in a multicultural environment and may benefit from the wider career opportunities, training programs, and mobility associated with one of the world’s major hospitality companies.