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Updated 1 Jun 2020

EXL Service Accounts Payable Analyst Interview Experiences

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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in May 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Journal entry of Accounts payable
  • Ans. 

    Journal entry of Accounts Payable

    • Debit Accounts Payable account for the amount owed

    • Credit Cash or Bank account for the amount paid

    • If a discount is taken, credit the Discount Received account

    • If a purchase return is made, credit the Purchase Returns and Allowances account

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  • Q2. What is P 2 P
  • Ans. 

    P2P stands for Procure-to-Pay, a process that involves purchasing goods or services and paying for them.

    • P2P is a cycle that starts with identifying the need for a product or service and ends with payment.

    • It includes steps like requisition, purchase order creation, invoice processing, and payment.

    • P2P helps organizations streamline their procurement process and reduce costs.

    • Examples of P2P software include SAP Ariba, Cou

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How to make payment to Clint
  • Ans. 

    Payment to Clint can be made through various methods such as wire transfer, check, or online payment portals.

    • Determine the payment method preferred by Clint

    • Obtain necessary payment information such as account number and routing number

    • Ensure that there are sufficient funds to cover the payment

    • Record the payment in the appropriate accounting system

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is order confirmation
  • Ans. 

    Order confirmation is a document that verifies the details of a purchase order and confirms that it has been received and accepted by the supplier.

    • Order confirmation is sent by the supplier to the buyer after receiving a purchase order.

    • It includes details such as order number, item description, quantity, price, delivery date, and payment terms.

    • It serves as a proof of agreement between the buyer and supplier and helps t...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Hard working , quick learner , flexible,
Good listener .

Skills evaluated in this interview

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Feb 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Financial statements analysis, valuation principles and ratios
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Ratios, Economy and capital markets

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Incase of freshers they test on your financial accounting fundamentals, valuation concepts (DCF, EV, WACC etc.). Good understanding about capital markets and know how on current affairs would do help.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Feb 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is EV and its formulae
  • Ans. 

    EV stands for Enterprise Value, which is the total value of a company's equity and debt.

    • EV = Market Capitalization + Total Debt - Cash and Cash Equivalents

    • It is used to determine the total value of a company, including its debt

    • EV/EBITDA is a common valuation metric that compares a company's EV to its EBITDA

    • EV/Sales is another common valuation metric that compares a company's EV to its annual sales

    • EV can be used to comp...

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  • Q2. Format of income statement
  • Ans. 

    The income statement shows a company's revenues and expenses over a specific period of time.

    • The income statement is also known as the profit and loss statement.

    • It includes revenues, cost of goods sold, gross profit, operating expenses, and net income.

    • Revenues are the money a company earns from selling its products or services.

    • Cost of goods sold is the cost of producing or purchasing the products or services sold.

    • Gross ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - general finance related questions

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before May 2021. 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.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is esg? What is annual report
  • Ans. 

    ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. Annual report is a document that provides information about a company's financial performance and operations over the past year.

    • ESG refers to the three central factors in measuring the sustainability and ethical impact of an investment in a company or business.

    • Environmental factors include a company's impact on the environment, such as carbon emissions and waste man...

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  • Q2. How do you see yourself in 5 years?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Very bad. Ask about our education. Passed the interview, but didn't called back

I applied via Newspaper Ad and was interviewed before Oct 2021. 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Subject topics and you should know something about the job you are applying.
Round 3 - Interview 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself and other general questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Straive Assistant Manager interview:
  • Just some English topics
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be bold and answer your questions. Please don't let them know your negative points.

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

Nielsen user image Kedar Lele

posted on 18 Apr 2022

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Apr 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Brand Management

Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - All the best for the interviews.

I appeared for an interview before May 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Tell us about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and detail-oriented analyst with a strong background in data analysis and problem-solving.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Statistics and experience working with large datasets

    • Proficient in statistical software such as R and Python

    • Skilled in identifying trends and patterns to provide actionable insights

    • Strong communication skills to present findings to stakeholders

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  • Q2. Why did your CGPA decrease consistently after you 1st year?
  • Ans. 

    My CGPA decreased consistently after my 1st year due to various factors.

    • I faced challenges in adjusting to the new academic environment in my first year.

    • I had to balance my studies with extracurricular activities and part-time jobs.

    • I struggled with certain subjects or courses that were more challenging for me.

    • I may have experienced personal or health issues that affected my academic performance.

    • I learned from my mistak...

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  • Q3. What do you know about us?
  • Ans. 

    The company is a leading financial services firm specializing in investment analysis and research.

    • Specializes in investment analysis and research

    • Considered a leader in the financial services industry

    • Known for providing high-quality financial advice and recommendations

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. You mentioned that you have interest in cricket. Can you name at least 3 cricketers from the 70s?
  • Ans. 

    Some cricketers from the 70s include Sunil Gavaskar, Dennis Lillee, and Clive Lloyd.

    • Sunil Gavaskar was a legendary Indian batsman known for his technique and consistency.

    • Dennis Lillee was a fearsome Australian fast bowler who dominated the cricketing world in the 70s.

    • Clive Lloyd was a West Indian cricketer who captained the team to two consecutive World Cup victories in 1975 and 1979.

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Fortunately I had a general idea about this topic and had some ideas and examples in mind to support my case. Though, that wasn't the case with everyone else.
Tips: Read Quora answers and be aware of current affairs
Duration: 15 minutes

College Name: Manipal Institute Of Technology, Manipal

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

Mu Sigma user image Nimish Bajaj

posted on 7 May 2017

I appeared for an interview in Sep 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. About internships About projects Use cases Puzzels About your personality

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Only 70 filtered through this round out of 500
Tips: Prepare using any CAT book
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 60

Round: Group Activity
Experience: 10 people were called together for this round, 2 or 3 people were selected
Tips: It is a GA
Don't keep a firm stand
Agree with others, have respect
Try to conclude well
Show team work skills

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: Very long and detailed Interview
Tips: Just be honest, the guy taking your interview is leaps and bounds smarter than you

Skills: Analytical, Communication, Team Player
College Name: MSIT GGSIPU

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Questions on Summer Internship
  • Q2. What are your 2 Weaknesses ? Explain them to me ?
  • Ans. 

    I tend to overthink and can be too self-critical at times.

    • I often spend too much time analyzing details and can lose sight of the bigger picture.

    • I sometimes struggle with making decisions quickly due to overthinking.

    • I can be too hard on myself and take criticism too personally.

    • For example, in my previous job, I spent too much time perfecting a project and missed the deadline.

    • Another example is when I received construct...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the process of launching a new product to market ? Explain each step ?
  • Ans. 

    Launching a new product involves several steps, from ideation to market launch.

    • Conduct market research to identify customer needs and preferences

    • Develop a product concept and create a prototype

    • Test the product with focus groups and make necessary adjustments

    • Create a marketing plan and determine pricing strategy

    • Launch the product and monitor sales and customer feedback

    • Make any necessary improvements or adjustments based...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Difference between Primary and Secondary Research ?
  • Ans. 

    Primary research is original research conducted by the researcher, while secondary research is based on existing research.

    • Primary research involves collecting new data through surveys, interviews, experiments, etc.

    • Secondary research involves analyzing existing data from sources like books, journals, websites, etc.

    • Primary research is more time-consuming and expensive than secondary research.

    • Secondary research is useful ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Guesstimate : No of traffic signals between Aurangabad and Pune.
  • Ans. 

    There are approximately 50-60 traffic signals between Aurangabad and Pune.

    • Consider the distance between Aurangabad and Pune is around 235 km.

    • Assuming an average distance of 4 km between two signals, there would be around 58-59 signals.

    • However, the number may vary based on the route taken and the traffic density.

    • Also, the number of signals may have increased or decreased over time due to road development projects.

    • Hence,...

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  • Q6. Tell me something about yourself ?
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly motivated individual with a passion for problem-solving and continuous learning.

    • I have a degree in computer science and have worked as a software engineer for 3 years.

    • I enjoy taking on new challenges and have experience working in both team and individual settings.

    • In my free time, I enjoy reading books on technology and attending tech conferences to stay up-to-date with the latest trends.

    • I am also an avid...

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  • Q7. What is the process of Market Research ?
  • Ans. 

    Market research involves gathering and analyzing information about a target market to make informed business decisions.

    • Identify research objectives and target audience

    • Choose research methods (surveys, focus groups, etc.)

    • Collect and analyze data

    • Draw conclusions and make recommendations

    • Continuously monitor and update research

    • Example: Conducting a survey to determine customer satisfaction with a product

    • Example: Analyzing ...

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  • Q8. How did you know about Consumer Neuroscience ? ( I had spoken about it during induction )

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Quantitative Aptitude -10 Q ....Questions on P&L AND Percentage ....Cutoff 7
Verbal Ability - 18 Q .....Sentence Correction Cutoff -12 Q
Case Studies - 2

Time - 1.5 Hrs
Tips: Questions were quite easy ....Time Management Is Important
Duration: 90 minutes

Round: Behavioural Interview
Experience: Checking the confidence of the candidate. I think the fact that I had carried out a Social Research (Ganpati Procession Analysis in Pune ) helped. I could share that experience.
Tips: During your course try and associate yourself with some kind of research work ( whether it is complete or incomplete does not matter ).
Study the company ( website) as much as you can before the interview.


Round: Technical Interview
Tips: Questions on Summer Internship - Prepare well and do speak about

Skills: Ability To Analyse, Communication, Basics of Market Research
College Name: Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA)

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Dec 2018. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. About previous company ....then a extempore for 2 minutes
  • Q2. Self introduction

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Skill test

General Tips: Keep calm ....listen and try to understand what is asked them only revert your answer.
Skills: Decision Making Skills
Duration: 1-3 Months

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