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Goldman Sachs Controller Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 23 Jul 2021

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Controller Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 23 Jul 2021

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jun 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Deferred tax with examples
  • Ans. 

    Deferred tax is a liability or asset that arises due to temporary differences between accounting and tax rules.

    • Deferred tax arises due to temporary differences between accounting and tax rules

    • It can be a liability or asset depending on the nature of the difference

    • Examples include depreciation, inventory valuation, and tax credits

    • Deferred tax liability is recognized when taxable income is greater than accounting income

    • D...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. AS 9
  • Q3. AS10
  • Q4. AS 16
  • Q5. Journal entries from above mentioned AS s
  • Q6. Accrual accounting

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interviewers are extremely professional. Show confidence.

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Sql questions with different logics
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Scenario based technical questions
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion and behaviroul
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Project related discussions
  • Q2. Meduim level SQl and DSA
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. This was data modelling round
  • Q2. Design a uber data model
  • Ans. 

    Uber data model design for efficient storage and retrieval of ride-related information.

    • Create tables for users, drivers, rides, payments, and ratings

    • Include attributes like user_id, driver_id, ride_id, payment_id, rating_id, timestamp, location, fare, etc.

    • Establish relationships between tables using foreign keys

    • Implement indexing for faster query performance

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare SQl, Python and data modeling

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About the project and technical aspect
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How do you delete duplicate values
  • Ans. 

    To delete duplicate values, use SQL queries with DISTINCT keyword or programming languages like Python with sets.

    • In SQL, use SELECT DISTINCT to retrieve unique values

    • In Python, convert list to set to automatically remove duplicates

    • Use pandas library in Python to drop duplicates in a DataFrame

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Data warehouse concepts
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Asked few questions on sql asked to write query for problem given on spot

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Skills overview and technical questions
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Higher L2 interview
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion

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  • Business Excellence
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Discussion of jd, technical questions on spark

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Spark framework
  • Q2. Spark dataframes
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Current ctc getting
  • Ans. 

    I am currently earning $80,000 per year.

    • My current annual salary is $80,000.

    • I am earning $6,666.67 per month.

    • I receive a monthly salary of $6,666.67.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Expected CTC that is needed
  • Ans. 

    Expected CTC should be based on industry standards, experience, skills, and location.

    • Research industry standards for Data Engineers in your location

    • Consider your level of experience and skills

    • Factor in the cost of living in the area where the job is located

    • Negotiate based on the value you bring to the company

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

1 Python and 1 sql question

Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical sql and dsa
  • Q2. Dsa ,sql,spark, project understanding
  • Q3. Puzzle related questions
  • Q4. Dsa focused array and string

Goldman Sachs Interview FAQs

How to prepare for Goldman Sachs Controller 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 Goldman Sachs. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Goldman Sachs expect are Investment Banking, Analytical Chemistry, Investment Management, Private Equity and CCTV Monitoring.
What are the top questions asked in Goldman Sachs Controller interview?

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