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IBM Lead Financial Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 18 Jun 2024

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Lead Financial Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Nutanapati Annapurna

posted on 18 Jun 2024

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is accrual expense
  • Ans. 

    Accrual expense is an accounting method that recognizes expenses when they are incurred, regardless of when payment is made.

    • Accrual expense is recorded when a company receives goods or services, even if payment has not been made yet.

    • It helps in matching expenses with revenues in the same accounting period.

    • Accrual expense is important for accurate financial reporting and analysis.

    • Examples include salaries owed to employ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Expense which is incurred but yet to be paid
  • Ans. 

    Accrued expenses are costs that have been incurred but not yet paid.

    • Accrued expenses are recorded as liabilities on the balance sheet

    • Examples include salaries payable, interest payable, and taxes payable

    • Accrued expenses are typically recognized through adjusting journal entries at the end of an accounting period

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Round 2 - Assignment 

Excel and subject related

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident

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

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There were 6 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

⚫Simple and compound interest
⚫ Ratio and proportion

Round 2 - Case Study 

Time management,
Domain knowledge
Understand the case

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

Communication skills
Team work
Critical Thinking
Leadership skills
Time management

Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Technology and AI
  • Q2. Climate action
Round 5 - Reasoning 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. If all roses are followers and some followers fade quickly, which of the following can be concluded
  • Q2. What comes next in the sequence: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ---?
Round 6 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self
  • Q2. Why do you want to work for our company

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focused on relevant skills
Highlights your soft skills
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

1. What process of data analysis?
2. What are the variable types of data analysis?

Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

1.What have you studied?
2.what you know about coding?
3.Do you know How to program?
4.what is data analysis?

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

Coding basic knowledges, programming,skills & etc.

Round 4 - One-on-one 

(7 Questions)

  • Q1. What's your Name?
  • Ans. 

    My name is John Smith.

    • My first name is John

    • My last name is Smith

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  • Q2. Why did you choose the job?
  • Ans. 

    I chose the job because of my passion for analyzing financial data and my desire to contribute to the success of the company.

    • Passion for analyzing financial data

    • Desire to contribute to company's success

    • Opportunity for growth and development

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What's your achievements?
  • Ans. 

    I have successfully implemented data-driven strategies that resulted in cost savings and revenue growth for my previous company.

    • Developed predictive models to optimize financial processes

    • Identified and resolved discrepancies in financial data

    • Implemented data visualization tools to improve decision-making

    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What kind of job?
  • Q5. Are you know programming?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am proficient in programming languages such as Python, SQL, and R for data analysis and manipulation.

    • Proficient in programming languages like Python, SQL, and R

    • Experience in data analysis and manipulation

    • Ability to write scripts and automate tasks

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Do you want to work in this company?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am interested in working for this company because of its reputation in the industry and the opportunities for growth and development.

    • I am impressed by the company's track record of success and innovation.

    • I believe that working for this company will provide me with valuable experience and opportunities for career advancement.

    • I am excited about the prospect of contributing to the company's continued growth and suc

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  • Q7. From what point of veiw do you see this company?
  • Ans. 

    I see this company as a data-driven organization focused on leveraging financial information to make strategic decisions.

    • I see the company as having a strong emphasis on data analysis and interpretation.

    • I believe the company values accuracy, efficiency, and innovation in handling financial data.

    • I perceive the company as being proactive in utilizing data to drive business growth and profitability.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Infosys Financial Data Analyst interview:
  • Statistics
  • Data Analysis
  • SQL
  • Excel
  • Power Bi
  • Python
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Recruit candidates you must seeking for this job, this job needs you, growth your basic skills and coding, excel, python or R, power bi & Sql. Find out your knowledges then you'll got job. All the very best.
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is depreciation?
  • Q2. Full form of COGS ?

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain budgeting
  • Ans. 

    Budgeting is the process of creating a plan to manage income and expenses over a specific period of time.

    • Involves estimating income and expenses

    • Setting financial goals

    • Monitoring actual performance against the budget

    • Adjusting the budget as needed

    • Common types include operating budgets, capital budgets, and cash budgets

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  • Q2. Explain forecasting
  • Ans. 

    Forecasting is the process of making predictions about future trends based on past and present data.

    • Forecasting involves analyzing historical data to identify patterns and trends

    • Different methods such as qualitative and quantitative analysis can be used for forecasting

    • Common techniques include time series analysis, regression analysis, and econometric modeling

    • Forecasting helps businesses make informed decisions and pla...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Explain revenue recognition
  • Ans. 

    Revenue recognition is the process of recording revenue in a company's financial statements when it is earned.

    • Revenue is recognized when it is realized or realizable and earned, regardless of when cash is received.

    • It is important to match revenues with expenses in the period they are incurred to accurately reflect the financial performance of a company.

    • Different industries may have specific guidelines for revenue recog...

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  • Q4. Rent accured ledger entry
  • Q5. Why is asset recognised or depreciated in balance sheet
  • Ans. 

    Assets are recognized in the balance sheet to reflect the company's resources and their value, while depreciation is recorded to allocate the cost of assets over their useful life.

    • Assets are recognized in the balance sheet to show the company's resources and their value.

    • Depreciation is recorded to allocate the cost of assets over their useful life.

    • Recognizing assets and depreciating them helps in accurately reflecting ...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me something about yourself
  • Q2. 5 step models for revenue recognition
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Do you believe in IC role or team work?
  • Q2. Tell me about your work experience
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Account payable?
  • Q2. Difference between Profit & Revenue
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is the capital market?
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Self introduction, family background
  • Q2. Why should hire you, salary expectation
Round 2 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Self intlo, Tell about Hyderabad
  • Ans. 

    Hyderabad is a vibrant city in southern India known for its rich history, culture, and delicious cuisine.

    • Hyderabad is home to iconic landmarks such as the Charminar, Golconda Fort, and Hussain Sagar Lake

    • The city is famous for its biryani, a flavorful rice dish cooked with meat and aromatic spices

    • Hyderabad is a major hub for technology companies, with a booming IT industry in areas like HITEC City

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  • Q2. What is hobbies, weeknes
  • Q3. Short goals , long term goals
  • Q4. What is weeks , What is your roll model

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I don't know
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in May 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About revenue recognition
  • Q2. Forecasting, Budgeting

IBM Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in IBM Lead Financial Analyst interview?
IBM interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the IBM interview process are One-on-one Round and Assignment.
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