Service Associate-Finance (Accounts Payable)

Role summary

Written by MyIslandJob from the job title and employer. See the employer's page for the full description.

The Service Associate-Finance (Accounts Payable) supports the hotel’s finance team by checking invoices, processing payments, maintaining vendor records, reconciling accounts, and ensuring transactions are properly authorized and recorded. Candidates typically need a degree or background in accounting, finance, or a related field, along with strong numerical and organizational skills. Experience in hotel finance, accounts payable, or accounting software is an advantage. The role requires accuracy, confidentiality, dependable follow-through, and the ability to meet deadlines while handling several tasks. The successful candidate is expected to communicate professionally with suppliers and internal departments, follow company controls, and provide courteous, efficient service.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a luxury hospitality group founded in Asia and recognized internationally for its hotels, resorts, and exceptional guest service. The company operates properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other destinations, offering accommodation, dining, events, wellness, and leisure experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La has established properties in major business and resort locations, including Metro Manila and Mactan. Its hotels generally emphasize warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, employee development, and professional operational procedures. A finance associate can expect to work closely with purchasing, receiving, suppliers, department heads, and the hotel’s accounting team. Employment benefits may vary by property and could include meals, uniforms, service charge, health coverage, training, and staff discounts.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines is an archipelago with varied opportunities across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Manila and nearby business districts offer the widest range of hotel, finance, corporate, and service jobs, while Cebu, Boracay, and Palawan provide strong tourism and resort opportunities. Filipino culture is generally welcoming, family-oriented, and relationship-driven; English is widely used in workplaces. Life can be affordable outside major city centers, although rent and commuting costs in Manila are higher. Employees should expect warm weather, seasonal heavy rain, and occasional typhoons. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work visa or permit and should confirm requirements with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration before relocating. Local hires should prepare government identification, tax, and social insurance documents. Research accommodation, transport, healthcare, and property-specific benefits before accepting an offer.