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Citco Fund Accountant Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 30 Apr 2025

20 Interview questions

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A Fund Accountant was asked 2mo ago
Q. What is NAV, and how do you calculate it?
Ans. 

NAV (Net Asset Value) represents the total value of a fund's assets minus its liabilities, indicating its per-share value.

  • Formula: NAV = (Total Assets - Total Liabilities) / Total Outstanding Shares.

  • Example: If a fund has $10 million in assets and $2 million in liabilities with 1 million shares outstanding, NAV = ($10M - $2M) / 1M = $8.

  • Importance: NAV is crucial for investors as it determines the price at which sh...

A Fund Accountant was asked 2mo ago
Q. What are corporate actions?
Ans. 

Corporate actions are events initiated by a company that affect its securities, impacting shareholders and investors.

  • Dividends: Companies may distribute a portion of their earnings to shareholders, either in cash or additional shares.

  • Stock Splits: A company may split its stock to increase liquidity, making shares more affordable for investors.

  • Mergers and Acquisitions: When companies merge or one acquires another, ...

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A Fund Accountant was asked 7mo ago
Q. 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 equi...

A Fund Accountant was asked 8mo ago
Q. What is the difference between Gross Asset Value (GAV) and Net Asset Value (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 ...

A Fund Accountant was asked 8mo ago
Q. What is the 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

A Fund Accountant was asked 8mo ago
Q. What are 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...

A Fund Accountant was asked
Q. What are 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 individu...

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A Fund Accountant was asked
Q. What is the difference between mutual funds and hedge funds?
Ans. 

Mutual funds are open-end investment vehicles that pool money from multiple investors to invest in a diversified portfolio of securities. Hedge funds are private investment partnerships that use various strategies to generate high returns for a select group of investors.

  • Mutual funds are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and are available to the general public.

  • Hedge funds are typically only ...

A Fund Accountant was asked
Q. What is the difference between a mutual fund and a 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 regula...

A Fund Accountant was asked
Q. What is fund accounting?
Ans. 

Fund accounting is a specialized accounting system used by non-profit organizations and government agencies to track and manage funds.

  • It involves tracking and reporting on the use of funds for specific purposes

  • It is used by organizations such as charities, universities, and government agencies

  • It requires strict adherence to accounting standards and regulations

  • Examples include tracking donations for a specific proj...

Citco Fund Accountant Interview Experiences

28 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...

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  • 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
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.

Fund Accountant Interview Questions & Answers

user image jonnapalli laxman

posted on 30 Apr 2025

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

I appeared for an interview in Mar 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. What is NAV, and how do you calculate it?
  • Ans. 

    NAV (Net Asset Value) represents the total value of a fund's assets minus its liabilities, indicating its per-share value.

    • Formula: NAV = (Total Assets - Total Liabilities) / Total Outstanding Shares.

    • Example: If a fund has $10 million in assets and $2 million in liabilities with 1 million shares outstanding, NAV = ($10M - $2M) / 1M = $8.

    • Importance: NAV is crucial for investors as it determines the price at which shares ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are corporate actions?
  • Ans. 

    Corporate actions are events initiated by a company that affect its securities, impacting shareholders and investors.

    • Dividends: Companies may distribute a portion of their earnings to shareholders, either in cash or additional shares.

    • Stock Splits: A company may split its stock to increase liquidity, making shares more affordable for investors.

    • Mergers and Acquisitions: When companies merge or one acquires another, it ca...

  • Answered by AI

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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

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
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
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

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Why are women still asked such personal questions in interview?
I recently went for an interview… and honestly, m still trying to process what just happened. Instead of being asked about my skills, experience, or how I could add value to the company… the questions took a totally unexpected turn. The interviewer started asking things like When are you getting married? Are you engaged? And m sure, if I had said I was married, the next question would’ve been How long have you been married? What does my personal life have to do with the job m applying for? This is where I felt the gender discrimination hit hard. These types of questions are so casually thrown at women during interviews but are they ever asked to men? No one asks male candidates if they’re planning a wedding or how old their kids are. So why is it okay to ask women? Can we please stop normalising this kind of behaviour in interviews? Our careers shouldn’t be judged by our relationship status. Period.
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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, Financial Statements, Fund Accounting, 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
What are the most common questions asked in Citco Fund Accountant HR round?

The most common HR questions asked in Citco Fund Accountant interview are -

  1. What is your family backgrou...read more
  2. Share details of your previous j...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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