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KPMG India Senior Indirect Tax Executive Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 3 Nov 2023

KPMG India Senior Indirect Tax Executive Interview Experiences

1 interview found

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in May 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic questions like tell me about yourself
Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Related to profile and amendments
  • Q2. Indirect tax advisory
  • Q3. Indirect tax litigation points
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Partner round mix of hr and technical

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Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF & THEN HOW MANY LISTED COMPANIES GST HAVE YOU FILED
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated Indirect Tax Executive with experience in filing GST for multiple listed companies.

    • I have been working in the field of indirect tax for X years

    • I have experience in filing GST returns for Y listed companies

    • I am well-versed in GST laws and regulations

    • I have successfully handled audits and assessments related to GST compliance

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  • Q2. A SITUATIONSHIP QUESTION WAS ASKED

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Deloitte Indirect Tax Executive interview:
  • GOODS AND SEREVICE TAX
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - -TELL THE TRUTH WHAT ALL EXPERIENCE YOU HAVE.
-NO NERVIOUSNESS NOTHING THAT GIVES A BAD IMPERISSION.
-IF YOU HAVE NO ANSWER FOR THE QUESTION STRAIGHT AWAY SAY NO.
-DON'T WASTER THEIR TIME BY THINKING ABOUT THE ANSWER.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Apr 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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. Recent amendments, conditions for claiming ITC
  • Ans. 

    Recent amendments and conditions for claiming Input Tax Credit (ITC) are crucial for indirect tax compliance.

    • Recent amendments to GST laws have impacted the conditions for claiming Input Tax Credit (ITC).

    • Conditions for claiming ITC include proper documentation, matching invoices, and compliance with GST rules.

    • Examples of conditions for claiming ITC include timely filing of GST returns, reconciliation of invoices, and v...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Gstr -9 checklist
  • Q3. Previous work experience
  • Q4. RCM related questions
  • Q5. Handled any gst litigations

Interview Preparation Tips

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. What is VAT and explain based on your own understanding.
  • Ans. 

    VAT is a consumption tax levied on the value added to goods and services at each stage of production and distribution.

    • VAT is a type of indirect tax imposed on the value added to a product or service at each stage of the supply chain.

    • It is ultimately borne by the end consumer, as businesses collect the tax on behalf of the government.

    • VAT rates and rules vary by country, with some goods and services being exempt or zero-...

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  • Q3. Tell me about you day-to-day task in your previous company.
  • Q4. What was the GST rate in Malaysia?
  • Ans. 

    The GST rate in Malaysia was 6%.

    • The Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate in Malaysia was 6% before it was replaced by the Sales and Service Tax (SST) in 2018.

    • GST was implemented in Malaysia on April 1, 2015, at a rate of 6% on most goods and services.

    • Certain essential items such as food, public transportation, and healthcare services were either exempted or zero-rated under the GST system.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is the equation/formula of VAT in your own words?
  • Ans. 

    VAT is a consumption tax added to the price of goods and services at each stage of the supply chain.

    • VAT = Output Tax - Input Tax

    • Output Tax is the VAT charged on sales of goods and services

    • Input Tax is the VAT paid on purchases of goods and services

    • VAT is typically expressed as a percentage of the total value of the goods or services

    • Example: If the VAT rate is 10% and the selling price of a product is $100, the VAT amou

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare yourself by identifying the job scope, do research on the indirect tax background, confidently talk about how you tackle issues at your previous/current job and be confident when answering.

I applied via Referral

Round 1 - Assignment 

It was good study hard

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Prepare based on the job profile

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please be honest and bold enough to speak and face the question
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How good your at ind AS
  • Q2. Take them through the indAS in detailed which you feel good

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before May 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What is difference between exempt, Non taxable and zero rated supply? Conditions for export of service?
  • Ans. 

    Explain the difference between exempt, non-taxable, and zero-rated supply and the conditions for export of service.

    • Exempt supply is not subject to tax and the supplier cannot claim input tax credit.

    • Non-taxable supply is not subject to tax but the supplier can claim input tax credit.

    • Zero-rated supply is taxable but at a rate of 0% and the supplier can claim input tax credit.

    • Export of service is zero-rated if the recipie...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be confident and say whatever u know. In case you forget the provisions say that will have to refere the law.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Feb 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Related with my field tax (GST and Financial statements)
  • Q3. Again related with accountancy and Tax

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared.
Be Confident, remember confidence is the key to your dream job.
It's not important to have answers to all their questions so choose to be honest
and yes don't forget to smile, greet the interviewer and then start your interview.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. How you rate yourself in Excel
  • Q2. What are the drawback of GST
  • Ans. 

    Drawbacks of GST include complexity, increased compliance burden, and potential for tax evasion.

    • Complexity in understanding and implementing GST laws and regulations

    • Increased compliance burden for businesses due to multiple filings and documentation requirements

    • Potential for tax evasion through fraudulent input tax credit claims

    • Impact on small businesses due to higher compliance costs

    • Difficulty in determining the corre

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is exempt supply?
  • Ans. 

    Exempt supply refers to goods or services that are not subject to tax.

    • Exempt supplies do not attract any tax liability.

    • These supplies are specifically listed in the tax laws as exempt.

    • Examples include certain food items, healthcare services, and educational services.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be Prepare some basic Excel Formula
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jan 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Advisory dealt with, place of supply provision and time of supply, e commerce transactions,
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Litigations handled What are the observations identified in DDR report
  • Ans. 

    Observations identified in DDR report for litigations handled

    • DDR report identified multiple instances of non-compliance with tax laws

    • Some litigations were due to incorrect interpretation of tax laws

    • DDR report recommended implementation of better tax compliance processes

    • Litigations related to transfer pricing were also identified in the DDR report

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go through the files u have worked on. Be through and when asked on what u have worked on. Be ready to answer even the smallest question of that assignment

KPMG India Interview FAQs

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