Accountant

When hiring an Accountant, it's important to remember that they will be playing an important part in ensuring your organization's financial and cash flow position remains in good health. An Accountant needs to not only understand complex financial and accounting techniques, but they also must be able to grasp the intricacies of the industry they work in order to best help their employer grow. It is therefore imperative that an Accountant has a comprehensive grasp of the work that they are undertaking. The more relevant the experience an Account can demonstrate to your business, the more likely they are to enable your organization to succeed.

The skills and personality traits that enable an Accountant to thrive in their role include being technical, methodical, confident with numbers, good written & verbal communication skills, able to speak to individuals across the business, hardworking and process driven.

Interview Questions

What led you to undertake a career in accounting?

Can you tell me about your experience with accounting software?

Please can you explain the steps you take to ensure accuracy across your accounting and financial reporting?

What is the biggest challenge you have faced during your accounting career and how did you overcome it?

How do you answer queries from your co-workers or clients when they don't have a background or full understanding of accounting processes and procedures?

Have you introduced any accounting efficiencies into your previous employer?

How do you keep track of deadlines and ensure you complete your tasks in a timely fashion?

How have you helped your previous employers / clients save money or improve their cash flow position?

What techniques and methods do you adopt to uncover fraudulent entries in a journal or ledger?

What efforts do you go through to ensure you are keeping up to date with changes in accounting rules and regulations?