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Updated 29 Dec 2024

Accenture Senior Financial Analyst Interview Experiences

8 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Dec 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Can you tell me about yourself?
  • Ans. 

    Experienced financial analyst with a strong background in financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.

    • Over 5 years of experience in financial analysis

    • Proficient in financial modeling and forecasting

    • Skilled in budgeting and variance analysis

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

    • Excellent communication and presentation abilities

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Can you describe your work experience, including your roles and responsibilities?
  • Ans. 

    I have over 5 years of experience as a Senior Financial Analyst in various industries.

    • Managed financial planning and analysis for multiple departments

    • Developed and maintained complex financial models to support decision-making

    • Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management

    • Conducted variance analysis and provided recommendations for cost-saving initiatives

    • Collaborated with cross-functiona

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Business acumen related Journal entries
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

All questions I had answered and it was a basic question

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic finance information
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Location of residence and information about my post and joining date and laptop collection.

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Q3. What is prepaid expenses how to account it in books of accounts ?
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I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Oct 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Be ready for reasoning, English and situation based questionnaire,

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. For all FP&A mates, you need to be very proficient with accounting and analytical skills, and communication must be very good , and a story teller too , who can convince with the variance drivers.
  • Q2. 1. What did you understand from the job description ? 2. Please take us through your current profile. (And some questions to understand in depth my achievements and my current profile) 3. Why do you want...

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be well prepared and knock them down with your knowledge and skills

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectations?
  • Q2. Share details of your previous job.
  • Q3. Why are you looking for a change?
  • Q4. Tell me about yourself.
Round 3 - Aptitude Test 
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself? Reason for Job Change?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared with Domain knowledge

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Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Difference between Budget and Forecast?
  • Ans. 

    Budget is a plan for future expenses and revenues, while forecast is a prediction of future financial performance.

    • Budget is a financial plan for a specific period, usually a year, that outlines expected revenues and expenses.

    • Forecast is a prediction of future financial performance based on past data and current trends.

    • Budget is more rigid and inflexible, while forecast is more flexible and adaptable.

    • Budget is used for ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why are you looking for change?

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. What is prepaid expenses how to account it in books of accounts ?
  • Ans. 

    Prepaid expenses are payments made in advance for goods or services that will be received in the future.

    • Prepaid expenses are recorded as assets on the balance sheet

    • They are gradually expensed over time as the goods or services are received

    • Examples include prepaid rent, insurance premiums, and subscriptions

    • To account for prepaid expenses, create a prepaid expense account and record the payment as a debit to the prepaid ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Difference between Forecasting and Budgeting
  • Ans. 

    Forecasting is predicting future outcomes based on past data while budgeting is setting financial goals for the future.

    • Forecasting uses historical data to predict future outcomes while budgeting sets financial goals for the future.

    • Forecasting is more flexible and can be adjusted based on new information while budgeting is more rigid and sets specific targets.

    • Forecasting is typically done on a regular basis while budget...

  • Answered by AI

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I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Sep 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. All you do as experience you have to explain how you manage to complete assigned task and what are the skill sets you are using.
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Accounts payable interview questions

Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Standard and smart interview

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I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Aug 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Brief explanation of self and work experience.
Round 3 - Aptitude Test 

1 hour of test time includes - grammar, accounting and communication

Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical round with team manager or lead.
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Final discussion on salary and joining

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Jan 2024.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Mcqs questions,grametically questions, general knowledge

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduction of employee
  • Q2. Hi my name is veena tejwani i having 2 years of experienced in eclerx in financial analyst currently looking for my new next role
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Jul 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic accounting questions
  • Q2. Question from your experience
Round 2 - Group Discussion 

This round was taken by 2 operations managers and they asked questions related to my experience

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was taken by another ops manager and he asked me question related to my experience, SAP.

Accenture Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Accenture Senior Financial Analyst interview?
Accenture interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Accenture interview process are Aptitude Test, One-on-one Round and HR.
How to prepare for Accenture Senior Financial Analyst interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Accenture. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Accenture expect are Billing, FPA, Financial Planning and Analysis, Financial Services and Marketing Communication.
What are the top questions asked in Accenture Senior Financial Analyst interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Accenture Senior Financial Analyst interview -

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  2. Difference between Forecasting and Budgeti...read more
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