A general accountant is required to perform a number of functions as part of his or her duties, such as preparing reconciliations as well as monthly financial analysis, written summaries, working with the other departments for ensuring timely as well as accurate information, providing support to other departments as per requirements, providing assistance to the Controller and the Accounting Supervisor, assisting in audit analysis.

As it is, if you are applying for this post in an organization then in that case, you should be fully prepared for various questions that you are likely to face during an interview for the abovementioned posts. The following are some of the questions that you may face, while you appear for an interview for the above post:

1. Tell us about your previous occupation
If you carry a prior experience, then in that case, there is all likely hood that you will be asked this question. The question is asked to know about the practical knowledge that you have gained during the course of your previous employment. A person, who has performed his or her duties properly, is the one, who would be able to furnish details in regard to the nature of his/her duties. It is he/she who would be carrying a wide range of knowledge under his her belt. It is therefore important that you keep nervousness at bay and answer the question, with full confidence.

2. Basic principles of accountancy
Questions related to basic principles of accountancy might be asked, in order to evaluate your proficiency in terms of accountancy. You may also be asked to solve a few questions. It is therefore better to brush up your accountancy, while you are about to appear for an interview. This would not only help you in facing such questions, but would also install a lot of confidence as well. Therefore, get your knowledge in shape.

3. Situational questions
You may also be asked a few situational questions, as well, such as “what would you do, if you found out that your colleague was duping the firm?” such questions are asked, to evaluate the honesty and integrity of the candidate towards the organization. Another motive behind such questions is to see, as to how well a candidate can face pressure situations. It requires a lot of patience, as well as intelligence on your part, to answer such questions.

The above mentioned are some common questions which are asked in such interviews.