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PwC Senior Associate Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 3 Jan 2025

Top PwC Senior Associate Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. What is Materiality, How to decide Materiality , who decide what will be the level of Materiality ?
  • Q2. What is the team strength for the teams you facilitated Scrum?
  • Q3. What do you know about different process like P2P, O2C as the profile was for internal audit
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PwC Senior Associate Interview Experiences

166 interviews found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. About project experiences
  • Q2. About P2P cycle
  • Q3. Accounting entries in payables
  • Ans. 

    Accounting entries in payables involve recording the liability for goods or services received but not yet paid for.

    • When a company receives goods or services on credit, a liability is created in accounts payable.

    • The accounts payable account is credited to increase the balance, representing the amount owed to the supplier.

    • When the payment is made, the accounts payable account is debited to reduce the balance.

    • For example,...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Oracle Cloud latest development features
  • Ans. 

    Oracle Cloud continuously updates its platform with new features and enhancements to improve performance and user experience.

    • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) offers new services like Autonomous Database, Cloud HSM, and Data Safe

    • OCI provides enhanced security features such as Key Management, Identity and Access Management, and Security Zones

    • Integration with popular tools like Kubernetes, Terraform, and Ansible for seam...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Scenario on integration

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - focus on technical skills
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Azure function vs logic app
  • Ans. 

    Azure Functions are event-driven, serverless compute whereas Logic Apps are workflow automation platforms.

    • Azure Functions are used for executing code in response to events, such as HTTP requests or messages from queues.

    • Logic Apps are used for orchestrating workflows and integrating various services and applications.

    • Azure Functions are more suitable for small, focused tasks, while Logic Apps are better for complex workf...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. App service and web jobs
  • Q3. Asynchronus programming
  • Q4. Can we write asynchronus method without await
  • Ans. 

    Yes, we can write an asynchronous method without using await keyword.

    • Use Task.Run to run a method asynchronously without awaiting it

    • Use Task.Run to run a method on a background thread without blocking the main thread

    • Example: Task.Run(() => SomeMethod());

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions related to current project
  • Q2. What is Jwt token
  • Ans. 

    JWT token is a JSON Web Token used for securely transmitting information between parties as a compact and self-contained way.

    • JWT token is an encoded string that contains a header, payload, and signature.

    • It is commonly used for authentication and information exchange in web applications.

    • JWT tokens are signed using a secret key or a public/private key pair to verify the sender and ensure the token's integrity.

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Why we raise PR benifits of it
  • Q2. Questions related to azure devops
  • Q3. What is framework
  • Ans. 

    A framework is a set of tools, libraries, and best practices used to develop software applications.

    • Provides a structure for organizing code and implementing common functionalities

    • Promotes code reusability and maintainability

    • Examples include AngularJS, React, Spring Framework

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is rest api
  • Ans. 

    REST API is a type of web service that allows communication between different systems over HTTP.

    • REST stands for Representational State Transfer

    • Uses standard HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, DELETE

    • Data is transferred in JSON or XML format

    • Stateless communication between client and server

    • Example: Twitter API allows developers to access and interact with Twitter data

  • Answered by AI

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Moderate level questions about domain
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Where do you see yourself in this organisation after 3-4 years.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. General SAP SD questions
  • Q2. Item category and schedule line category.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Try to get the correct job description from hr before the interview.

PwC interview questions for designations

 Senior Process Associate

 (1)

 Associate/Senior Associate -(Technical)

 (3)

 Associate/Senior Associate -(Nontechnical)

 (1)

 Associate

 (215)

 Senior Associate 2

 (21)

 Senior Associate 1

 (12)

 Senior Associate Consultant

 (4)

 Senior Audit Associate

 (2)

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Mostly regarding projects
  • Q2. Questions realed to Azure services
Round 2 - Behavioral 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Senerio based questions - which azure services could be used in this case
  • Q2. Where do you see yourself in next 5 years
  • Ans. 

    In the next 5 years, I see myself advancing to a managerial role within the company, leading a team and contributing to the organization's growth.

    • Continuing to excel in my current role and taking on additional responsibilities

    • Participating in leadership development programs to enhance my skills

    • Building strong relationships with colleagues and mentors for guidance and support

    • Setting clear career goals and regularly revi

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What you expect from your employer
  • Ans. 

    I expect my employer to provide opportunities for growth, a supportive work environment, fair compensation, and open communication.

    • Opportunities for professional development and advancement

    • A positive and inclusive work culture

    • Competitive salary and benefits

    • Transparent communication and feedback

    • Work-life balance support

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for PwC Senior Associate interview:
  • Azure

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
No response

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Step by Step application setup process for Oracle Subscription Management
  • Ans. 

    Setting up Oracle Subscription Management involves multiple steps including configuration, user setup, and data migration.

    • 1. Configure Oracle Subscription Management by setting up products, pricing, and billing cycles.

    • 2. Set up users with appropriate roles and permissions to access the system.

    • 3. Migrate existing subscription data into the Oracle system for seamless transition.

    • 4. Test the setup to ensure all functionali...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to setup automatic subscription numbering
  • Ans. 

    Automatic subscription numbering can be set up by creating a unique identifier based on a specific format or algorithm.

    • Define the format or algorithm for generating the subscription numbers

    • Implement a script or program to automatically assign and increment the subscription numbers

    • Ensure the uniqueness and consistency of the generated numbers

    • Consider using a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols for added complex...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Explain about different renewal process
  • Ans. 

    Renewal processes vary depending on the type of service or product being renewed.

    • Renewal process for software subscriptions typically involves receiving a notification to renew, logging into the account, and making a payment.

    • Renewal process for insurance policies may involve receiving a renewal notice, reviewing the policy details, and contacting the insurance provider to renew.

    • Renewal process for memberships often inc...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Pricelist setup
  • Q5. Data migration process

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Application level knowledge

Skills evaluated in this interview

Senior Associate Jobs at PwC

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

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me the difference between functional and non-functional testing
  • Ans. 

    Functional testing checks if the software functions as expected, while non-functional testing checks the performance, usability, security, etc.

    • Functional testing focuses on the specific functionality of the software

    • Non-functional testing focuses on aspects like performance, usability, security, etc.

    • Examples of functional testing include unit testing, integration testing, and system testing

    • Examples of non-functional tes...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell me the difference between performance and capacity testing
  • Ans. 

    Performance testing focuses on evaluating the speed, responsiveness, and stability of a system under a specific workload, while capacity testing assesses the system's ability to handle a certain level of traffic or data volume over time.

    • Performance testing measures the speed, responsiveness, and stability of a system under a specific workload.

    • Capacity testing evaluates the system's ability to handle a certain level of ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about a time that you had a disagreement with a colleague. How did you approach and resolve the disagreement?
  • Q2. What would you consider your biggest weakness? What have you done to work on it?
  • Q3. How do you feel about working for a globally distributed team? What strategies do you take to make such teams run smoothly?

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Do not apply in PwC
  • Q2. Save yourself from PwC

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - They are not interested in hiring you. They are just testing your theoretical skills.

They advertise the role one level higher and then after the interview says
'Based on the interview we can't hire you at this level but at same level and salary.'

Purely because they don't have budget.

Do not get disheartened and refrain yourself from accepting the interview invites from PwC from next time. Save yourself from waste of time.
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 May 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(7 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me something about yourself?
  • Q2. Please highlight your roles and responsibilities as a Scrum Master.
  • Q3. How do you conduct Capacity Planning?
  • Ans. 

    Capacity planning involves analyzing current and future resource needs to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.

    • Assess current resource utilization and performance levels

    • Forecast future demand based on historical data and growth projections

    • Identify potential bottlenecks or areas of inefficiency

    • Allocate resources accordingly to meet demand without over-provisioning

    • Regularly review and adjust capacity plans as needed

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How do you conduct Sprint Palnning?
  • Ans. 

    Sprint planning involves setting goals, prioritizing tasks, estimating effort, and assigning work for the upcoming sprint.

    • Discuss goals and objectives for the sprint with the team

    • Prioritize the backlog items based on importance and dependencies

    • Estimate the effort required for each task using story points or other metrics

    • Assign tasks to team members based on their skills and availability

    • Create a sprint backlog detailing

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What are your roles as a Scrum Master in all the Sprint Ceremonies?
  • Ans. 

    As a Scrum Master, my roles in Sprint Ceremonies include facilitating Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective.

    • Facilitate Daily Standups to ensure team members are aligned on goals and tasks for the day.

    • Lead Sprint Planning meetings to help the team prioritize and commit to work for the upcoming sprint.

    • Organize Sprint Review sessions to showcase completed work to stakeholders and gather ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What is the team strength for the teams you facilitated Scrum?
  • Ans. 

    The team strength for the teams I facilitated Scrum ranged from 5 to 10 members.

    • Team sizes varied based on the project requirements and complexity

    • Smaller teams of 5 members were more efficient for quick decision-making

    • Larger teams of 10 members were beneficial for complex projects requiring diverse skill sets

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Any other framework apart from Scrum?
  • Ans. 

    Kanban is another popular framework apart from Scrum.

    • Kanban focuses on visualizing work, limiting work in progress, and maximizing flow.

    • It is more flexible than Scrum as it does not have fixed time boxes like sprints.

    • Kanban is often used in continuous delivery environments where work items have varying priorities and deadlines.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for PwC Senior Associate interview:
  • Scrum
  • Agile
  • Management
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please prepare yourself in advnace and be ready with basic level certifications. Be very clear and concide with both theoretical and personal experience.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Core java, resp api, spring boot
  • Q2. Sql, spring security
  • Q3. Collection framework
  • Q4. Streams api, comparator

PwC Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in PwC Senior Associate interview?
PwC interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the PwC interview process are Technical, One-on-one Round and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for PwC Senior Associate 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 PwC. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at PwC expect are Leadership Development, Consulting, Management, Analytics and Operations.
What are the top questions asked in PwC Senior Associate interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the PwC Senior Associate interview -

  1. What is Materiality, How to decide Materiality , who decide what will be the l...read more
  2. What is the team strength for the teams you facilitated Scr...read more
  3. What do you know about different process like P2P, O2C as the profile was for i...read more
How long is the PwC Senior Associate interview process?

The duration of PwC Senior Associate interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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PwC Senior Associate Interview Process

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26% candidates got the interview through other sources.
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