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IBM Accounts Payable Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 6 Mar 2024

IBM Accounts Payable Analyst Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Self declaration

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Accounts payable

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

General leger entries
Balance sheet Calculation

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Based on situation
  • Q2. What is Balance sheet? What are golden rule of accounting Cash flow statement? Working capital?
  • Ans. 

    Balance sheet is a financial statement that shows a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time.

    • Balance sheet is a snapshot of a company's financial position.

    • It includes assets (what the company owns), liabilities (what the company owes), and shareholders' equity (the company's net worth).

    • The balance sheet follows the accounting equation: Assets = Liabilities + Shareholders' Equi...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - We want to know basics knowledge about company. Opening role of company. Need best communication skills
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2023. 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 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self
  • Q2. Experience details
  • Q3. Technical skills
  • Q4. Hobbies and family details
  • Q5. Education details

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good communication skills to face the interview
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Role and responsibilities
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Role and responsibilities

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - They are taking some online test but that application is not working properly. I tried multiple times it was not working at all, very bad experience
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic in math, English grammar

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good Job
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Apr 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

What Is Account Payble , How to do Invoice Matching , 2way , 3 way match , what if vendor is having debit balance , what is accural

Round 3 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What will be your responsibility as account payble
  • Ans. 

    As an Accounts Payable Analyst, my responsibility would be to manage and process all the company's invoices and payments.

    • Processing invoices and ensuring they are accurate and approved

    • Maintaining vendor records and ensuring timely payments

    • Reconciling accounts payable transactions

    • Resolving invoice discrepancies and issues

    • Preparing and analyzing reports related to accounts payable

    • Communicating with vendors and internal d...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is consigner and consignee
  • Ans. 

    Consigner is the person who sends goods to another person or company, while consignee is the person or company who receives the goods.

    • Consigner is the sender of goods

    • Consignee is the receiver of goods

    • Consigner retains ownership of the goods until they are sold by the consignee

    • Consignee pays the consigner for the goods sold

    • Example: A clothing manufacturer sends their products to a retail store for sale. The manufacturer...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is invoice number and why it is important
  • Ans. 

    An invoice number is a unique identifier assigned to each invoice for tracking and reference purposes.

    • Invoice number helps in identifying and tracking the payment status of a particular invoice.

    • It is important for record-keeping and audit purposes.

    • It helps in avoiding duplicate payments and ensures accuracy in accounting.

    • For example, if a company receives multiple invoices from the same vendor, each invoice will have a...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Diffrence between po and non po invoice
  • Ans. 

    PO invoice is based on a purchase order while non-PO invoice is not.

    • PO invoice is generated when a purchase order is created and received by the vendor.

    • Non-PO invoice is generated when there is no purchase order involved.

    • PO invoice has a reference to the purchase order number and details.

    • Non-PO invoice does not have a reference to any purchase order.

    • PO invoice is easier to process and match with the purchase order.

    • Non-...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is 3 way and 4 way match
  • Ans. 

    3 way match compares purchase order, goods receipt and invoice. 4 way match adds payment to the comparison.

    • 3 way match ensures that the quantity and price on the invoice match the purchase order and goods receipt.

    • 4 way match adds the payment to the comparison to ensure that the vendor is paid correctly.

    • This process helps prevent overpayment or underpayment to vendors.

    • Example: A company orders 100 units of a product, re...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Same in Group 1st just the level was high , salary discussion and job timing is also discussed here ,
some other question like , how to avoid error during invoice quality check , p2p method explanation , journal entry of p2p process
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Jul 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

They conducted a quick test which contains 35 Marks in which i had to score atleast 17 marks for the next round

Round 3 - Interview 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. In Round 2 there was an Interview
  • Ans. I had to go for interview in 2nd round. There they asked me about myself, my skills , some questions About job profile
  • Answered by Shivam Kumar

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for HCL Group Accounts Payable Analyst interview:
  • Personal Details
  • Objective of candidates
  • Skills
  • Good communication skills
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be calm , relaxed, strong and just go for it .

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jun 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Tell about yourself and golden rules of accounting and journal entry.what is account's payable and receivable thay asked about accounting questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Thay check your confident level don't get scarred to answer

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Please explain the P2P Cycle ?
  • Ans. 

    The P2P Cycle refers to the end-to-end process of purchasing goods or services, from requisition to payment.

    • The cycle starts with a purchase requisition, where a request is made for goods or services.

    • The requisition is then approved by the appropriate authority.

    • A purchase order is created based on the approved requisition, specifying the details of the purchase.

    • The purchase order is sent to the supplier or vendor.

    • Upon ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain the payment process ?
  • Ans. 

    The payment process involves receiving and verifying invoices, obtaining approval, issuing payment, and recording transactions.

    • Invoices are received from vendors and checked for accuracy and completeness.

    • The invoices are then matched with purchase orders and receiving reports to ensure that the goods or services were received.

    • The invoices are approved by the appropriate personnel, such as department managers or executi...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the reason for looking a new job ?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Make sure, you have detail knowledge about the AP process end to end... From requisition to reconciliation. And please prepare yourself about the basic questions asked by HR and the reporting managers. Always go for extra mile in each phase. Do research about the company and interviewer before the interview. Check their profiles on social and professional sites.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is account payable
  • Ans. 

    Accounts payable is the amount of money a company owes to its suppliers or vendors for goods or services purchased on credit.

    • Accounts payable represents a company's short-term financial obligations to pay for goods or services received.

    • It is listed as a liability on the company's balance sheet.

    • Accounts payable is typically settled within a specific period, often 30, 60, or 90 days.

    • Examples include invoices from supplie...

  • Answered by AI

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