HSBC Group Assistant Manager Finance & Accounts Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What are common control transactions
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Common control transactions are transactions between entities under common control, where one entity has control over the other.
• Common control transactions typically involve the transfer of assets, liabilities, or equity between entities under the same parent company.

• These transactions are not considered arm's length transactions as the entities involved are related.

• Examples of common control transactions include the t...read more
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Q2. What is risk assessment
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Risk assessment is the process of identifying, analyzing, and evaluating potential risks in order to make informed decisions.
• Identifying potential risks that could impact an organization's objectives

• Analyzing the likelihood and impact of each risk

• Evaluating the overall risk exposure and determining appropriate risk mitigation strategies

• Risk assessment helps in making informed decisions and prioritizing resources

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Q1. How do you handle escalations?
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I handle escalations by remaining calm, listening actively, identifying the root cause, proposing solutions, and following up to ensure resolution.
• Remain calm and composed when dealing with escalated situations

• Listen actively to understand the concerns and perspectives of all parties involved

• Identify the root cause of the escalation to address the underlying issue

• Propose solutions or alternatives to resolve the escalat...read more
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Q2. How important is this job to you?
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Good but a tricky one

Q1. Self introduction
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Q2. Education background
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Q1. I gave interview for International Trust and estates, in the wealth management dept. The roles was for preparing FS. They asked basic accounting concepts, previous experience. Why should we hire you.
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The duration was 60 min and the topics were covered basic math, DILR and gk

I was told to review on 2007 financial scam and how it could have been avoided

Q1. Where you reside
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Q2. When will you join
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Customer details and proof

Q1. Tell me about yourself
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Q2. Why Morgan Stanley
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Q3. 3 strengths of working in a team
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Q4. Preferable areas
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Q5. What would you do in the following situation?
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