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Citco Fund Accountant Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 11 Dec 2024

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?
  • Q2. 4) What is retained earnings? 5) What is capitalisation of interest ?
  • Q3. Difference between Mutual fund and hedge fund
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Citco Fund Accountant Interview Experiences

27 interviews found

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

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Deeivatives and its types
  • Ans. 

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

    • Types of derivatives include options, futures, forwards, and swaps.

    • Options give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a specified price before a certain date.

    • Futures are contracts to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price on a specified date in the future.

    • Forwards are simila...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Management fee, performance fee and admin fee
  • Q3. Diff btwn gav and nav
  • Ans. 

    GAV (Gross Asset Value) is the total value of a fund's assets, while NAV (Net Asset Value) is the value of the fund's assets minus its liabilities.

    • GAV includes all assets owned by the fund, such as investments, cash, and receivables.

    • NAV is calculated by subtracting the fund's liabilities, such as expenses and debts, from its total assets.

    • GAV is used to determine the overall value of the fund, while NAV is used to calcu...

  • Answered by AI

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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.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Prepaid Accrual JE situational questions
  • Q2. Derivates, call put
  • Q3. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a detail-oriented and analytical individual with a strong background in accounting and finance.

    • Graduated with a degree in Accounting

    • Worked as a financial analyst for 3 years

    • Proficient in financial reporting and analysis

    • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Cover basics of Accounting and Derivatives

Citco interview questions for designations

 Senior Fund Accountant

 (18)

 Hedge Fund Accountant

 (1)

 Fund Analyst

 (1)

 Senior Private Equity Fund Accountant

 (1)

 Fund Accounting Supervisor

 (1)

 Accountant

 (2)

 Senior Accountant

 (3)

 Financial Analyst

 (1)

Fund Accountant Interview Questions & Answers

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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

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Oct 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic CET level aptitude questions

Round 2 - Video Call 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic Accouting rule
  • Q2. Journal entries
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is zero coupon bonds
  • Ans. 

    Zero coupon bonds are bonds that are issued at a discount to their face value and do not make periodic interest payments.

    • Zero coupon bonds are also known as discount bonds.

    • Investors earn a return by purchasing the bond at a discount and receiving the full face value at maturity.

    • Since zero coupon bonds do not make interest payments, they tend to have higher interest rate risk.

    • Examples of zero coupon bonds include U.S. T

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is Trade life cycle
  • Ans. 

    Trade life cycle refers to the stages a trade goes through from initiation to settlement.

    • Trade initiation - trade is proposed and agreed upon by parties involved

    • Trade execution - trade is executed on the market

    • Trade confirmation - parties confirm details of the trade

    • Trade settlement - final exchange of cash and securities

    • Trade reconciliation - ensuring records match between parties

  • Answered by AI

Fund Accountant Jobs at Citco

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Aug 2023. 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 - Aptitude Test 

Basic and easy and accounting knowledge

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic accounting questions
  • Q2. Easy journal and accrual entries

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Citco Fund Accountant interview:
  • Accounting
  • Private Equity
  • Fund Accounting
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Better get referal to get shortlisted
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
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Assignment 

MCQ based questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Domain part question

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Document verification
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Normal finance related task

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. VP would schedule a meeting and will ask you some questions relating to the field in which you have applied.
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Expectation and current ctc

Citco Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Citco Fund Accountant interview?
Citco interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Citco interview process are Technical, Aptitude Test and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Citco Fund Accountant 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 Citco. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Citco expect are Fund Administration, Fund Accounting, Financial Statements, Financial Services and Microsoft Applications.
What are the top questions asked in Citco Fund Accountant interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Citco Fund Accountant interview -

  1. 1) What is hedge fund? 2) What is IRR and formula? 3) Journal entry for Accrual...read more
  2. 4) What is retained earnings? 5) What is capitalisation of interes...read more
  3. Difference between Mutual fund and hedge f...read more
How long is the Citco Fund Accountant interview process?

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

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Citco Fund Accountant Interview Process

based on 14 interviews in last 1 year

2 Interview rounds

  • Aptitude Test Round
  • Technical Round
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People are getting interviews through

based on 22 Citco interviews
Campus Placement
Referral
Job Portal
Company Website
WalkIn
32%
27%
18%
5%
5%
13% candidates got the interview through other sources.
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