Finance General Faqs

Tell me about a situation where you showed determination?
Questions like this are designed to bring out evidence of the qualities that you have which you will need to do the job. Be very well prepared with examples of situations where you have used these skills. If you have answered a few demanding gradu...... More »
What is your greatest achievement and why?
Before your interview think through everything you have done in the last five years and try to find at least one example which fits each of these situations. Don't worry if your examples are not earth-shattering, as long as they gi...... More »
Are there any questions you would like to ask?
Before your interview think through everything you have done in the last five years and try to find at least one example which fits each of these situations. Don't worry if your examples are not earth-shattering, as long as they gi...... More »
How many invoices on average do you handle on a weekly/monthly basis?
Show your understanding of the invoice verification process. Go through each step in detail such as checking that goods have been received in proper condition or services rendered in a satisfactory manner. Explain the importance of each step. ...... More »
What are the steps to take before you approve an invoice for payment?
Show your understanding of the invoice verification process. Go through each step in detail such as checking that goods have been received in proper condition or services rendered in a satisfactory manner. Explain the importance of each step. ...... More »
What information do you require before you approve an invoice for payment?
Focus on your monitoring and checking skills. Demonstrate your understanding of the documentation required for verification before payment is made. ...... More »
Tell me about an invoice discrepancy you discovered and how you resolved it.
Be specific about the type of discrepancy. Discuss the steps you took to identify and sort it out such as obtaining and checking the original order. Focus on the skills required to resolve the discrepancy such as attention to detail, problem analy...... More »
Have you ever been involved in an invoice dispute? How did you manage the problem?
Accounting job interview questions like this explore your conflict management skills. Emphasize your interpersonal skills, your maturity and your ability to stay calm in the face of difficulty. Describe the techniques you use to diffuse disputes s...... More »
Explain the accounts payable cycle.
Demonstrate your knowledge of this cycle - the length of time it takes the company to pay its accounts payable - and what the implications of the length of this cycle are for the company, for example cash flow. ...... More »
What accounts payable applications are your familiar with?
With accounting job interview questions like this first list the applications you have used and then expand on the value of the solutions they offered to your particular business. Look at aspects such as managing vendor information, approval contr...... More »