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Updated 10 Dec 2024

Sentient Solutions for Accounting Senior Accountant Interview Experiences

2 interviews found

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Sep 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About yourself and basic experienced questions
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Accounting standards US slab rates
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Bank reconciliation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good platform for freshers and experienced
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic Tell me about your self
  • Ans. 

    Experienced Senior Accountant with a strong background in financial analysis and reporting.

    • Over 8 years of experience in accounting and finance

    • Proficient in financial statement preparation and analysis

    • Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

    • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial regulations

    • Previous experience in leading a team of accountants

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions were asked about Technical accounting
  • Q2. Your responsibilities at current roles
  • Ans. 

    In my current role, I am responsible for preparing financial statements, analyzing financial data, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with accounting regulations.

    • Preparing financial statements

    • Analyzing financial data

    • Managing budgets

    • Ensuring compliance with accounting regulations

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This was cancelled without any explanation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - They lured me until they had another person and then canceled the interview in the last minute without any explanation and call back
I have followed up the HR about the cancellation but haven’t received any reply from them.
I was in Contact HR was Nisha and Kasi Vishwanath.
So be aware that they can do anything in the process.

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Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Tds & gst journal entries and due dates were asked

Round 2 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary expectations
  • Q2. Work experience
  • Q3. If the location is comfortable or not
  • Ans. 

    Yes, the location is comfortable with spacious workstations and natural lighting.

    • Spacious workstations provide ample room to work comfortably

    • Natural lighting creates a pleasant work environment

    • Accessible amenities such as restrooms, kitchen, and parking contribute to comfort

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Due dates of tds & gst
  • Ans. 

    TDS due date is 7th of the following month, GST due date is 20th of the following month.

    • TDS payment due date is 7th of the following month after deduction.

    • GST payment due date is 20th of the following month for regular taxpayers.

    • For taxpayers with turnover exceeding Rs. 5 crore, GST due date is 20th of the next month for GSTR-3B and 24th for GSTR-1.

    • Late payment of TDS attracts interest at 1.5% per month or part thereof...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Journal entries
  • Q3. Excel related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I got shortlisted after all 3 rounds and then there was a 4th round on client level but Hr had a casual approach she was rescheduling literally few moments before the interview and while rescheduling, she had no clue for which client is she scheduling on what day nothing. Looking at her approach towards work I decided not go ahead. Not to mention this entire rescheduling process took more than 10days.
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

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

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    Experienced Account Executive with a proven track record of exceeding sales targets and building strong client relationships.

    • Over 5 years of experience in sales and account management

    • Consistently met or exceeded sales targets by 20% each quarter

    • Built and maintained strong relationships with key clients such as XYZ Company

    • Proficient in CRM software and data analysis tools

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is your notice period?
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Do you know TDS?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, TDS stands for Total Dissolved Solids and refers to the combined content of all inorganic and organic substances contained in a liquid.

    • TDS is commonly measured in water quality testing to determine the purity of the water.

    • High TDS levels can indicate contamination or the presence of harmful substances.

    • TDS can be measured using a TDS meter or through laboratory analysis.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Do You know GST? Explain
  • Ans. 

    GST stands for Goods and Services Tax, a value-added tax levied on most goods and services sold for domestic consumption.

    • GST is a consumption tax that is imposed on the supply of goods and services in India.

    • It is a comprehensive tax levied on the supply of goods and services across the country.

    • GST has replaced multiple indirect taxes like VAT, service tax, excise duty, etc.

    • It is divided into Central GST (CGST), State G...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Vlookup in an Excel
  • Ans. 

    Vlookup is a function in Excel used to search for a value in a table and return a corresponding value from another column.

    • Vlookup stands for 'vertical lookup'

    • It is used to search for a value in the first column of a table and return a value in the same row from a specified column

    • Syntax: =VLOOKUP(lookup_value, table_array, col_index_num, [range_lookup])

    • Example: =VLOOKUP(A2, B2:D10, 3, FALSE) - searches for the value in ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Pivot table in an Excel
  • Ans. 

    A pivot table in Excel is a powerful tool that allows you to summarize and analyze large amounts of data in a structured format.

    • Pivot tables are used to reorganize and summarize selected columns and rows of data in a spreadsheet or database table.

    • They allow you to quickly create reports and analyze trends, patterns, and relationships within your data.

    • You can easily group, sort, filter, and calculate data in a pivot tab...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please recruit a genuine Manager and HR only for accounts team

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self
  • Q2. About my work experience
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Work experience
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Work experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I was interviewed for an accountant role and had 3 rounds of interview which went very good, but later on HR told me that they are looking for a team lead...like why was I interviewed then?were you not clear about this earlier?
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I was interviewed in Apr 2024.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Journal entry, GSTR 1,2,3b,9, TDS

Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Introduction, assignment test questions
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Accounting book maintain at gujarat minarat development corporation limited, (goverment company) Internal audit, statutory audit, tax audit,

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Coating related discussion and cost cutting witch area are highly coasting so i reducing the cost this side and proper prepare presentation to my bos

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - My experience 15 years so my seek are not explain
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Why Audit and not other department

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is TDS on purchases
  • Ans. 

    TDS on purchases refers to the tax deducted at source on payments made for purchases of goods or services.

    • TDS on purchases is a mechanism to collect tax at the time of making payments for purchases.

    • The person making the payment (deductor) deducts a certain percentage of the payment as TDS and remits it to the government.

    • The deductor then issues a TDS certificate to the payee (deductee) as proof of tax deduction.

    • The TDS...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are new amendments in e invoicing in GST
  • Ans. 

    The new amendments in e-invoicing in GST include changes in the invoice format, mandatory QR code, and dynamic QR code.

    • Introduction of mandatory QR code on B2C invoices

    • Introduction of dynamic QR code on B2B invoices

    • Changes in the invoice format to accommodate QR codes

    • Enhanced reporting requirements for e-invoicing

    • Integration of e-invoicing with the GST portal

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go through ur resume very well and stay updated abt new amendments .
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Tds & gst journal entries and due dates were asked

Round 2 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary expectations
  • Q2. Work experience
  • Q3. If the location is comfortable or not
  • Ans. 

    Yes, the location is comfortable with spacious workstations and natural lighting.

    • Spacious workstations provide ample room to work comfortably

    • Natural lighting creates a pleasant work environment

    • Accessible amenities such as restrooms, kitchen, and parking contribute to comfort

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Due dates of tds & gst
  • Ans. 

    TDS due date is 7th of the following month, GST due date is 20th of the following month.

    • TDS payment due date is 7th of the following month after deduction.

    • GST payment due date is 20th of the following month for regular taxpayers.

    • For taxpayers with turnover exceeding Rs. 5 crore, GST due date is 20th of the next month for GSTR-3B and 24th for GSTR-1.

    • Late payment of TDS attracts interest at 1.5% per month or part thereof...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Journal entries
  • Q3. Excel related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I got shortlisted after all 3 rounds and then there was a 4th round on client level but Hr had a casual approach she was rescheduling literally few moments before the interview and while rescheduling, she had no clue for which client is she scheduling on what day nothing. Looking at her approach towards work I decided not go ahead. Not to mention this entire rescheduling process took more than 10days.

Sentient Solutions for Accounting Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Sentient Solutions for Accounting Senior Accountant interview?
Sentient Solutions for Accounting interview process usually has 3-4 rounds. The most common rounds in the Sentient Solutions for Accounting interview process are HR, Technical and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Sentient Solutions for Accounting Senior Accountant 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 Sentient Solutions for Accounting. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Sentient Solutions for Accounting expect are Quick Books, US Accounting, Book Keeping, ISTQB and SAGE.
What are the top questions asked in Sentient Solutions for Accounting Senior Accountant interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Sentient Solutions for Accounting Senior Accountant interview -

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