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Updated 8 Oct 2021

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I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Sep 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. CA Articleship Experience
  • Q2. What would be the risk and control measures in a particular process
  • Ans. 

    Risk and control measures in a process

    • Identify potential risks in the process

    • Implement controls to mitigate identified risks

    • Regularly review and update controls

    • Ensure compliance with regulations and policies

    • Train employees on risk management and control measures

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Ind AS 116/115/109

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Recollect the work performed in your articleship in detail

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

90 minutes test on shl platform

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is oops ?
  • Ans. 

    Oops is a term used in programming to refer to an error or mistake in the code.

    • Oops is often used when a programmer encounters a mistake in their code that causes unexpected behavior.

    • It can also refer to a mistake made by a user that leads to unintended consequences.

    • Common examples of oops moments include syntax errors, logic errors, and runtime errors.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain your project in details ?
  • Ans. 

    Developed a risk assessment model for predicting financial market fluctuations.

    • Utilized historical market data to identify patterns and trends

    • Incorporated machine learning algorithms to analyze data and make predictions

    • Tested the model's accuracy and reliability using backtesting methods

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is normalisation in dbms ?
  • Ans. 

    Normalization in DBMS is the process of organizing data in a database to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity.

    • Normalization involves breaking down a database into smaller, more manageable tables and defining relationships between them.

    • It helps in reducing data redundancy by storing data in a structured and organized manner.

    • Normalization ensures data integrity by preventing anomalies such as insertion, update, a...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About yourself,where u see in 5 years ?
  • Q2. Why we select you?
  • Ans. 

    I have a strong background in risk analysis with proven experience in identifying and mitigating potential risks.

    • I have a degree in finance and have completed multiple risk analysis projects during my time at university.

    • I have worked as a risk analyst for XYZ company where I successfully identified and mitigated risks in their investment portfolio.

    • I am skilled in using various risk assessment tools and techniques to an...

  • Answered by AI

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Sum of odd digits in an number
  • Ans. 

    To find the sum of odd digits in a number, iterate through each digit and add it to the sum if it is odd.

    • Iterate through each digit of the number

    • Check if the digit is odd (not divisible by 2)

    • If the digit is odd, add it to the sum

    • Return the sum of all odd digits

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Add alternate numbers enetered
  • Ans. 

    The question is asking for the sum of alternate numbers entered by the user.

    • To calculate the sum of alternate numbers, you need to identify which numbers are alternate.

    • For example, if the user enters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, the alternate numbers would be 1, 3, 5.

    • You can then sum up these alternate numbers to get the final result.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Fight scenario in the company
  • Q2. Scenario when work given is a lot
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Two aptittude test, grammer and writing

Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Profeciency in Vlookup and hlookup
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Case Study 

Case study on how to increase penetration of a global electronic manufacturer. The interviewer provide lot of data and charts.

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Behavioral questions. Tell me about a situation where you managed ambiguity?

I applied via campus placement at DG Ruparel College of Arts Science & Commerce, Mumbai and was interviewed in Jun 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. About various impacts on balance sheet, P&L statement & cash flow statements in different scenarios?
  • Ans. Scenario like increase in depreciation was asked, here answer should include start to end everything, starting from P&L statement to cash flow entry everything was explained by me
  • Answered Anonymously

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Stay confident, make sure to review your CV and keep in mind majority questions will be from resume
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Virtual group discussion

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Past experience based qsns
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Subject related qsns
Round 4 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Past experiences
  • Q2. Situational basis

I applied via campus placement at Ramniranjan Anandilal Podar College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai and was interviewed in Oct 2022. 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.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Basic maths , english and business ethics related question
total questions 36

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic accounting questions,
  • Q2. Questions related to what was mentioned in your resume
  • Q3. Your strengths and weaknesses

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - go through your resume clearly, have a clear idea of every point mentioned in your resume, know your strengths and weaknesses and go through your job description.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

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

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Finance related question
  • Q2. Tell me sbout yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a risk analyst with a strong background in data analysis and risk assessment.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Statistics and a Master's degree in Risk Management.

    • I have worked for 5 years in the insurance industry, analyzing data to identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.

    • I am proficient in statistical software such as R and Python, which I use to analyze large datasets and create risk models...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and clear your basics
Be fluent
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Python and SQL, Verbal reasoning and numerical aptitude

Round 2 - Case Study 

Case study on product launch and strategies

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please practice case studies for any roles at McKinsey

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