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Updated 30 Mar 2025

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

First round was a 1 hour online exam which had 2 sections. 1 was aptitude round which included questions like 'select the appropriate word that matches the goven word' , graph reading etc. 2nd round was technical - accounting entries , basics of SFM , FR

Round 2 - Assignment 

Video assessment - 8 questions were asked. Accrual , deferred entries, hedge fund definition , fund acconting definition , diff b/w management fee and performance fee. Question will be displayed. 1.5 mins reading time. and after should record the answer within given 2 mins time

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. A telephonic interview. Basic HR quesitons - about present job , why job change , expected CTC
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Online interview - around 40-45 mins. Mostly technical. Intro about yourself , questions from resume , what did you understand about the job description , accrual and deferred entries based on given case s...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prepare accounting entries especially accrual , deferred both inc and exp entries , refer basics of fund accounting , be perfect with your resume.

Top Citco Fund Accountant Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. 1) What is hedge fund? 2) What is IRR and formula? 3) Journal entry for Accrual and Prepaid?
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Fund Accountant Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What was the journal entry for prepaid rent which has paid at beginning of the month for the whole year and entry at the end of month ?? Which is entry affects the networth??
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Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Easy Questions are there but you need to be Quick...!

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Equity?Stock Split , Dividends, Right Issue, Bonus Issue
  • Ans. 

    Equity represents ownership in a company and can be affected by stock splits, dividends, right issues, and bonus issues.

    • Equity represents ownership in a company, giving shareholders a claim on assets and earnings.

    • Stock splits increase the number of shares outstanding while decreasing the share price proportionally.

    • Dividends are payments made by a company to its shareholders from its profits.

    • Right issues allow existing ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Journal entry, Accrual, prepaid PostPaid,

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Citco Fund Accountant interview:
  • Journal entries
  • Corporate Actions
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare Journal Entry very well , get Your Lucky Charm With you. There are 3-4 interviewers if you got the good one then congratulations You will get Selected if Not Then RIP.

Top Citco Fund Accountant Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. 1) What is hedge fund? 2) What is IRR and formula? 3) Journal entry for Accrual and Prepaid?
View answer (2)

Fund Accountant Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What was the journal entry for prepaid rent which has paid at beginning of the month for the whole year and entry at the end of month ?? Which is entry affects the networth??
View answer (5)

Fund Accountant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Manish Bhome

posted on 11 Dec 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is a hedge fund?
  • Ans. 

    A hedge fund is an investment fund that pools capital from accredited individuals or institutional investors and invests in a variety of assets.

    • Hedge funds are typically open to a limited number of accredited investors and require a large initial investment.

    • They use a variety of strategies to generate returns, including long and short positions, leverage, and derivatives.

    • Hedge funds are known for their flexibility in i...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the master feeder structure?
  • Ans. 

    Master-feeder structure is a common investment structure where multiple feeder funds pool their assets into a single master fund.

    • Master fund is the main fund that receives investments from feeder funds.

    • Feeder funds are separate funds that pool capital from investors and then invest in the master fund.

    • Allows for economies of scale and efficient management of investments.

    • Commonly used in hedge funds and private equity fu...

  • Answered by AI

Top Citco Fund Accountant Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. 1) What is hedge fund? 2) What is IRR and formula? 3) Journal entry for Accrual and Prepaid?
View answer (2)

Fund Accountant Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What was the journal entry for prepaid rent which has paid at beginning of the month for the whole year and entry at the end of month ?? Which is entry affects the networth??
View answer (5)

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 18 Jul 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Waterfall models and types
  • Ans. 

    Waterfall model is a linear sequential approach to software development.

    • Waterfall model follows a step-by-step approach where progress flows in one direction only.

    • It consists of distinct phases such as requirements, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance.

    • Each phase must be completed before moving on to the next.

    • Changes are difficult to implement once a phase is completed.

    • Examples of waterfall models include t...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Management fee discussion
  • Q3. Unfunded commitment fee

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview was good ..but the worst part of citco is citco Pune hr ..Dealing with Citco Pune hr is the worst feeling ..Hr is rude , non cooperative .

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Top Citco Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. How you decide the which technology will suitable for the project
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Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. N-th Fibonacci Number Problem Statement Given an integer ‘N’, your task is to find and return the N’th Fibonacci number using matrix exponentiation. Since the answer can be very large, return the answer modulo 10^9 + 7. Formula: F(n) = F(n-... read more
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Supervisor Interview Questions & Answers

user image KAMLESH VERMA

posted on 4 Mar 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic capital markets related questions
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Will ask about location, night shift,
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Ask about fund accounting hedge funds nav process

Top Citco Supervisor Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. effects which doesn’t changes NAV
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Supervisor Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Self introduction? & what is mean by eCommerce ? How it can do
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Types of distribution
  • Ans. 

    Types of distribution refer to the different ways in which products or services are delivered to customers.

    • Direct distribution: selling directly to customers without intermediaries (e.g. online sales)

    • Indirect distribution: using intermediaries like wholesalers or retailers to reach customers (e.g. selling through stores)

    • Selective distribution: limiting the number of outlets used to sell a product (e.g. luxury brands)

    • In...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the meaning of AUM
  • Ans. 

    AUM stands for Assets Under Management, which refers to the total market value of assets managed by a financial institution or individual.

    • AUM is a key metric used in the finance industry to measure the size and success of a fund or investment portfolio.

    • It includes all assets such as stocks, bonds, real estate, and cash that are being managed.

    • For example, if a hedge fund has $100 million in assets under management, it m...

  • Answered by AI

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Q1. On an average, how many invoices can you process in a day?
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Supervisor Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 26 May 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Bonus, and Irs, right and dividend

Top Citco Supervisor Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. effects which doesn’t changes NAV
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Supervisor Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Self introduction? & what is mean by eCommerce ? How it can do
View answer (10)
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is derivatives
  • Ans. 

    Derivatives are financial instruments whose value is derived from an underlying asset or group of assets.

    • Derivatives can be used for hedging, speculation, or arbitrage.

    • Common types of derivatives include options, futures, forwards, and swaps.

    • Derivatives allow investors to take on risk or hedge against risk without owning the underlying asset.

    • They are often used by financial institutions, corporations, and individual in...

  • Answered by AI

Top Citco Fund Accountant Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. 1) What is hedge fund? 2) What is IRR and formula? 3) Journal entry for Accrual and Prepaid?
View answer (2)

Fund Accountant Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What was the journal entry for prepaid rent which has paid at beginning of the month for the whole year and entry at the end of month ?? Which is entry affects the networth??
View answer (5)

Fund Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 15 Mar 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Sep 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

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 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Nominal A/c & it's examples Golden rules of A/c'ing
  • Ans. 

    Nominal A/c is a temporary account used to record revenue, expenses, and gains or losses.

    • Nominal A/c is also known as Income Statement A/c

    • Examples of Nominal A/c include Rent, Salaries, Interest, and Depreciation

    • Golden rules of A/c'ing are Debit what comes in, Credit what goes out and Debit the receiver, Credit the giver

    • These rules help maintain the balance sheet and ensure accurate financial reporting

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Syndication process Corporate actions Reconciliation Previous experience related
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. HR round regarding salary & benefits.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident
Just share your knowledge without any distraction either it's correct or not.

Fund Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Nominal A/c & it's examples Golden rules of A/c'ing
View answer (2)

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Mar 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

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.
View all tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. - Introduce yourself - What is a Hurdle rate
  • Ans. 

    A hurdle rate is the minimum rate of return required by an investor to invest in a project or fund.

    • Hurdle rate is used to determine if an investment is worth pursuing

    • It is usually set above the risk-free rate of return

    • If the investment does not meet the hurdle rate, it is considered not profitable

    • Hurdle rate varies depending on the investor's risk tolerance and the nature of the investment

    • Example: A hedge fund may have...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. There was also a call with the HR before aptitude test to test your knowledge about gund accounting
  • Q3. Difference between Mutual fund and hedge fund
  • Ans. 

    Mutual funds are open to all investors, while hedge funds are only open to accredited investors.

    • Mutual funds are regulated by the SEC, while hedge funds are not.

    • Mutual funds are more diversified, while hedge funds are more focused on specific strategies.

    • Mutual funds have lower fees, while hedge funds have higher fees and require larger minimum investments.

    • Mutual funds are required to disclose their holdings regularly, ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. - Clawback provision

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Citco Fund Accountant interview:
  • Accountancy concepts
  • Fund Accounting
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - - Focus on the fund accounting concepts
- Interview process took almost 2 months
- Strict company policy regarding compensation and other benefits, a CA fresher or someone with good fund accounting knowledge can get more CTC for a similar profile with some other organisation

Top Citco Fund Accountant Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. 1) What is hedge fund? 2) What is IRR and formula? 3) Journal entry for Accrual and Prepaid?
View answer (2)

Fund Accountant Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What was the journal entry for prepaid rent which has paid at beginning of the month for the whole year and entry at the end of month ?? Which is entry affects the networth??
View answer (5)

Citco Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Citco interview for freshers?
Citco interview process for freshers usually has 1-2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Citco interview process for freshers are One-on-one Round, Technical and HR.
How to prepare for Citco interview for freshers?
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 Citco. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Citco expect are Fund Administration, Mutual Funds, Finance, Technology Solutions and Trade.
What are the top questions asked in Citco interview for freshers?

Some of the top questions asked at the Citco interview for freshers -

  1. Difference between Mutual fund and hedge f...read more
  2. Does hedge funds operate in in...read more
  3. What is Equity?Stock Split , Dividends, Right Issue, Bonus Is...read more
How long is the Citco interview process?

The duration of Citco interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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