An Audit Manager is responsible for auditing tasks and preparing reports on auditing activities. He/she needs to understand the errors in accounts, prepare audit accounts, handle transactions for bringing out the fraudulent activities and suggest various ideas to improve internal controls and productivity. In order to secure the job of an audit Manager, you will have to face many interview rounds and it is imperative that you perform well in all these rounds.
Some of the most common questions asked in the interviews are:
1. Tell me something about yourself ?
The basic purpose of asking this question is to find out the confidence, communication skills and the personality of the employee. You should be able to answer this question as effectively as possible- because it is the first impression that you are going to make in front of the recruiter. You should tell your name, something about your parents and “your goal of life.”
2. What do you most challenging in the role of an accountant ?
Here you need to mention about the responsibilities and challenges that you faced as an audit manager. It may include the improvements made by you or detection of major/common errors in ledgers, files and accounts. You may also mention how you handled the risks and operations related to auditing or accounting.
3. Tell us something about your previous experience as an audit manager ?
This question is fairly easy for you to answer because you just need to tell about the tasks or duties that you had done in your previous job. For example, it may be how you handled various transactions and accounts, how you prepared reports and audit programs for companies, how you carried out tasks related to general ledger, generated P&L reports, A/P, A/R and balance sheets. You may also specify how you handled, trained and supervised your junior staff etc. Just mention whatever you have done!
4. What steps have you taken to ensure that the company values and code business conduct is reflected in employee decision-making and action ?
Here you need to tell about the manner in which you trained and supervised your employees- in accordance with the principles and values of the company. You may also tell about the goals and objectives of the organization that you are working or have worked for- and how you instilled these values in every employee. You should also mention about how you motivated and influenced your juniors to work in accordance with the specified rules and regulations.
Well, above are some of the questions that you might face when being called for the interview of an audit manager. I hope that you answer them effectively and impressively! All the best to you!
