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UBS Financial Accountant Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 25 Dec 2020

UBS Financial Accountant Interview Experiences

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Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What do you know about impairment loss, Journal entry for provision and Depreciation, Tell something about investment banking and financial products
  • Ans. 

    Impairment loss is a reduction in the value of an asset, provision is an estimate of a liability, depreciation is the allocation of an asset's cost over its useful life, investment banking deals with raising capital and financial products are instruments used for investment and risk management.

    • Impairment loss occurs when the carrying value of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount.

    • Journal entry for provision involves ...

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before May 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. ANY incidence where you have taken an ethical decision
  • Q2. Why are you choosing this role or department
  • Q3. Any instances of you have faced failure & how did you overcome it.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Most important thing is to be confident & give honest answers about situations you have faced while your college. Eye contact is a must.Just keep a thought that you are the best & speak in a way to gain trust from the interviewer and always keep a decent smile

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Jan 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Whether I was involved in any major project during my Articleship

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Always be confident about what you speak in whatever language you speak and show show your curiosity and willingness to learn more and join the company

I appeared for an interview in Mar 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Directly she asked me about my working experiance... that tym iam apply as a fresher..but the vacancy is for the experience one's... than i was shared my training experiance but they want working experienc...

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: My resume shortlisted bcoz of my brothers refrence

College Name: Agra university

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basic of Accounts

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was quite simple but must have basic knowledge of Accounts.

College Name: G Pulla Reddy College Of Engineering & Technology

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: R2R and blackline exposure ecperience

Interview Questionnaire 

11 Questions

  • Q1. I was asked some questions like Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Why Finance
  • Ans. 

    Finance is the backbone of any business and I am passionate about analyzing financial data to make informed decisions.

    • I enjoy working with numbers and analyzing financial data

    • Finance is the backbone of any business and I want to be a part of it

    • I am interested in making informed decisions based on financial analysis

    • I have a strong understanding of financial concepts and enjoy applying them in real-world scenarios

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  • Q3. How am I better than others
  • Ans. 

    I have a unique combination of analytical skills, industry knowledge, and work experience that sets me apart from others.

    • I have a strong background in finance and accounting

    • I have experience working in various industries, including healthcare and technology

    • I am skilled in financial modeling and data analysis

    • I have a track record of delivering accurate and timely financial reports

    • I am a quick learner and can adapt to ne

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  • Q4. Greatest things that I have done in life
  • Ans. 

    I have achieved several milestones in my life, including completing my education and securing a job as a financial analyst.

    • Completed my education with excellent grades

    • Secured a job as a financial analyst in a reputed firm

    • Successfully managed a portfolio of high net worth clients

    • Developed and implemented investment strategies that generated significant returns

    • Volunteered for various social causes and contributed to the

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  • Q5. Some company specific questions like what does American Express do and what new is going on in the company
  • Q6. I was asked certain questions related to my work in my previous company
  • Q7. Was asked to critically analyze one of my decisions in college
  • Q8. They told me that finance job is hectic- heavy work load- I wont get time for extra activities, will I be able to live with that
  • Q9. A question on Credit Risk Analysis:- How would you analyse credit worthiness of a customer?
  • Ans. 

    To analyse credit worthiness of a customer, various factors such as credit history, income, debt-to-income ratio, and employment stability are considered.

    • Check credit history and credit score

    • Evaluate income and debt-to-income ratio

    • Assess employment stability and job history

    • Consider any outstanding debts or bankruptcies

    • Look for any red flags such as late payments or defaults

    • Use financial ratios and models to determine c...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. How would you analyse his internet surfing history to plan what type of card should be given to him? Suggest some promotions that can be offered to customer
  • Ans. 

    Analysing internet surfing history to plan card type and promotions for customer.

    • Analyse the customer's search history for keywords related to shopping, travel, dining, etc.

    • Identify the customer's spending patterns and preferences based on their browsing history.

    • Offer promotions and discounts on products or services that the customer has shown interest in.

    • Suggest a credit card with rewards and benefits that align with ...

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  • Q11. Puzzles- A deck of cards (52 cards) with 4 aces. How many cards do you need to flip on an average to get the first ace?
  • Ans. 

    On average, you need to flip 13 cards to get the first ace from a deck of 52 cards with 4 aces.

    • The probability of getting an ace in one flip is 4/52 or 1/13.

    • The probability of not getting an ace in one flip is 48/52 or 12/13.

    • Using the formula for geometric distribution, the expected number of flips to get the first ace is 1/(1/13) = 13.

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Puzzle Interview
Experience: I had mathematics background and had prepared HR questions which were asked. Second interview was stress interview. I didn’t loose my calm there.

General Tips: Prepare your HR answers well, as they drive the course of interview.
Skills: Economics, Banking
College Name: NA

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Nov 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Firstly there were many rounds of interview let me tell you that. In the first round it was mostly in and around accounting some were basic accounting term and then the the second round mostly emphasised o...
  • Q2. So the answers were like crisp clear the basic accounting term like amortisation, some of journals what is to be debited and credited (you need to look into your 11,12accounting book)then different financi...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be honest and be clear what you know and don’t know don’t try to fake it and if you want to still then be very good at it. All the best guys

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

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. What is derivatives? Long call is bullish or bearish? Options?
  • Ans. 

    Derivatives are financial contracts that derive their value from an underlying asset. Long call is a bullish strategy in options trading.

    • Derivatives are contracts between two parties that derive their value from an underlying asset such as stocks, bonds, commodities, or currencies.

    • Long call is a bullish strategy in options trading where the buyer has the right to buy the underlying asset at a predetermined price (strik...

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  • Q2. Trade life cycle

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Knowledge and confidence is the key to successfully complete your interview.

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Apr 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. If you want to compare yourself to any things what would be ?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be 15 mins early , be confident even though you don’t know the answer say it confidentiality that you do know and you will try to learn the things.

UBS Interview FAQs

How to prepare for UBS Financial 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 UBS. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at UBS expect are Excel, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, IFRS and US GAAP.

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