Service Associate - Finance (General Accounting)

Role summary

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The Service Associate – Finance (General Accounting) supports daily accounting operations, including recording transactions, preparing journals, reconciling accounts, processing invoices, assisting with month-end closing, and maintaining accurate financial records. The role typically requires a degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, along with basic knowledge of accounting principles and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Previous experience in hotel finance or general accounting is advantageous. The successful candidate should be detail-oriented, organized, discreet, numerate, and able to meet deadlines accurately. Good communication skills, teamwork, integrity, and a service-focused attitude are expected, as the position works with several hotel departments and may assist with audits and financial reporting.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. The company is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, premium accommodation, and comprehensive guest facilities, including restaurants, spas, meeting venues, and leisure activities. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates well-known properties in locations such as Makati, Bonifacio Global City, Cebu, and Boracay. Employees typically work in a structured, multicultural environment with opportunities to develop hospitality, operational, and corporate skills. A finance associate supports the hotel’s commercial foundation by helping maintain accurate accounts, comply with internal controls, and provide timely information for management decisions.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hotel and tourism opportunities across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, especially in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, and Palawan. Hospitality roles range from finance and administration to food service, rooms, engineering, and guest relations. Filipino culture is generally welcoming, family-oriented, and strongly influenced by English and international business practices. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to relaxed coastal communities, with relatively affordable food, transport, and accommodation outside major business districts. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and an appropriate visa, commonly a 9(g) pre-arranged employment visa; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Applicants should confirm requirements with the employer and the Bureau of Immigration. Relocating staff should budget for housing deposits, healthcare, transport, and typhoon-season disruptions, and should research the specific island’s connectivity, public services, and cost of living before accepting an offer.