Upload Button Icon Add office photos

Filter interviews by

Olam Specialist Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 1 Aug 2021

Olam Specialist Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Specialist Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 1 Aug 2021

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

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Can you add interest to inventory ?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, interest can be added to inventory through various means.

    • Interest can be added to inventory by offering promotions or discounts to attract customers.

    • Introducing new and trendy products can generate interest and increase demand for inventory.

    • Creating visually appealing displays and arranging inventory in an attractive manner can attract customers.

    • Providing excellent customer service and personalized recommendations...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why we do accruals?what happens if we skip accruals?
  • Ans. 

    Accruals are necessary for accurate financial reporting and to match expenses with revenues.

    • Accruals help in recognizing expenses and revenues in the period they occur, rather than when cash is received or paid.

    • They ensure that financial statements reflect the true financial position and performance of a company.

    • Skipping accruals can lead to distorted financial statements and misrepresentation of financial results.

    • With...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is Trial Balance? What happens if don't prepare it?
  • Ans. 

    Trial Balance is a statement that lists all the ledger balances to ensure they are in balance.

    • Trial Balance is prepared to check the accuracy of the accounting records.

    • It lists all the debit and credit balances of the ledger accounts.

    • If the Trial Balance doesn't balance, it indicates errors in the accounting records.

    • Errors can include incorrect postings, omissions, or mistakes in calculations.

    • If Trial Balance is not pr...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How inventory is being valued? Can factory cast added to inventory ?
  • Ans. 

    Inventory is valued based on the cost of acquiring or producing the items. Factory cost can be added to inventory.

    • Inventory is typically valued using one of the following methods: First-In, First-Out (FIFO), Last-In, First-Out (LIFO), or Weighted Average Cost.

    • The cost of acquiring or producing the items, including any direct costs (such as purchase price or production costs) and indirect costs (such as transportation o...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The interview questions are simple, but you have to explain answer with underlying concept behind it.

Interview questions from similar companies

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Apr 2022. 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About yourself & work
  • Q2. Work experience , previous company work role etc

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Nice company to work with … supportive team and Managers
Round 1 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Share details of your previous job.
  • Q2. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Q3. Tell me about yourself.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be urself. show confidence and technical knowledge.

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Nov 2021. There were 3 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Basic Accounting questions and analytical questions

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Journal entries, Accrualss, Deferred revenue
  • Q2. What is deferred revenue
  • Ans. 

    Deferred revenue is an accounting term that refers to revenue that has been received but not yet earned.

    • Deferred revenue is also known as unearned revenue.

    • It is common in subscription-based businesses where customers pay in advance for services that will be provided over time.

    • The revenue is recognized as earned revenue over the period of time that the service is provided.

    • Deferred revenue is recorded as a liability on t...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Not a worry, very good company with good pay and benefits treats employee safety at the most
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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.
View all tips
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General Discussion
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Previous work experience
  • Ans. 

    I have 5 years of experience in marketing and sales.

    • Worked as a Marketing Executive at XYZ Company for 2 years

    • Managed a team of 5 sales representatives at ABC Company for 3 years

    • Achieved 20% increase in sales revenue in the first year at ABC Company

    • Developed and implemented successful marketing campaigns for multiple products

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What you have worked and ERP knowledge
  • Ans. 

    I have worked extensively with ERP systems and have a strong knowledge of their functionality.

    • I have experience working with SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics ERP systems.

    • I have worked on implementing ERP systems for clients in various industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and retail.

    • My knowledge of ERP systems includes modules such as finance, supply chain management, and human resources.

    • I have also provided...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Oct 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 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About my experience
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions related to accounting, cas application

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared about the company
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Depending on the role?

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Oct 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. About previous company
  • Q2. Experience you handled
  • Q3. Gl related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare more about your experience written in resume

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

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Accounting basics and also about process related
  • Q2. Lease account IFRS 16

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - High quality of company and very honest review will be provided

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Dec 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Most of questions from Outlook
  • Q2. What is smps.why we used
  • Ans. 

    SMPS stands for Switched Mode Power Supply. It is used to convert AC voltage to DC voltage.

    • SMPS is a power supply unit that uses switching devices to convert AC voltage to DC voltage.

    • It is used in electronic devices such as computers, televisions, and audio equipment.

    • SMPS is more efficient than traditional linear power supplies.

    • It can provide a stable output voltage even with varying input voltage.

    • SMPS can be designed ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Basic requirements of desktop

Skills evaluated in this interview

Olam Interview FAQs

How to prepare for Olam Specialist 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 Olam. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Olam expect are Forecasting, Balance Sheet, Budgeting, Process Improvement and Financial Statements.
What are the top questions asked in Olam Specialist interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Olam Specialist interview -

  1. What is Trial Balance? What happens if don't prepare ...read more
  2. How inventory is being valued? Can factory cast added to inventor...read more
  3. Why we do accruals?what happens if we skip accrua...read more

Tell us how to improve this page.

Interview Questions from Similar Companies

ITC Interview Questions
3.9
 • 545 Interviews
Dabur Interview Questions
4.0
 • 269 Interviews
Nestle Interview Questions
3.9
 • 233 Interviews
RSPL Group Interview Questions
4.1
 • 186 Interviews
Britannia Interview Questions
4.0
 • 164 Interviews
DS Group Interview Questions
4.1
 • 145 Interviews
Procter & Gamble Interview Questions
4.2
 • 114 Interviews
View all
Olam Specialist Salary
based on 91 salaries
₹4.5 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
25% less than the average Specialist Salary in India
View more details

Olam Specialist Reviews and Ratings

based on 4 reviews

3.3/5

Rating in categories

3.5

Skill development

2.2

Work-life balance

3.7

Salary

3.4

Job security

3.8

Company culture

3.4

Promotions

2.5

Work satisfaction

Explore 4 Reviews and Ratings
Analyst
101 salaries
unlock blur

₹0 L/yr - ₹0 L/yr

Deputy Manager
93 salaries
unlock blur

₹0 L/yr - ₹0 L/yr

Specialist
91 salaries
unlock blur

₹0 L/yr - ₹0 L/yr

Senior Associate
90 salaries
unlock blur

₹0 L/yr - ₹0 L/yr

Senior Specialist
64 salaries
unlock blur

₹0 L/yr - ₹0 L/yr

Explore more salaries
Compare Olam with

Adani Wilmar

4.2
Compare

ITC

3.9
Compare

Godrej Agrovet

4.0
Compare

Patanjali Foods

3.9
Compare
Did you find this page helpful?
Yes No
write
Share an Interview