SS&C Accountant Interview Questions
& Process
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SS&C
Fund Accountant
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Interview was very easy. They only asked basic questions about fund accounting. Covered topics like private equity, hedge fund, repo, corporate action etc. Also asked about cash rec, packages (monthly, quarterly, half-yearly & annual), removal of variance, wire transfer etc. Included questions about hid no removal and swift messages.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you define private equity?
- What constitutes a hedge fund?
SS&C
Accountant
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The first interview was pretty good. The hiring manager was nice and explained the job well. They also talked about the CPA exam and how the company supports it. It was great to have a manager care about my career. But, the director in the second interview was really bad. I explained my resume gaps, and the director didn't believe me. I mentioned failing the CPA exam once and wanting to retake it. The director rudely questioned why I wouldn't take an easier CPA from another country. The director was emotional and the interview environment was terrible. Honestly, it felt like a waste of time. The company might be okay, and maybe your experience would be different.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can we review your resume together?
SS&C
Staff Accountant
Staff Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
I did not apply for this role but was convinced to interview by the recruiter. The interview was 2 hours total, split into two 1-hour sessions, the first with 2 interviewers and the second with 3. The recruiter said they usually hire a finance person for the analytical skills and have software for the accounting tasks. During the second half, I felt uncomfortable and wanted to leave. The main interviewer kept flipping my resume and chuckling. He mentioned they wanted someone with an accounting degree and suggested I explore other departments. He also questioned how I secured the interview and criticized the recruiter and hiring process. This was the worst interview experience I have ever had, and I would not work for this company.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Did you get an accounting degree?
- How did you get this interview?
- How did you get this interview?
SS&C Accountant Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from SS&C interview reports.
“What's the method for calculating an accrued percentage on a bond?”
Read reports →“What would be the journal entry if Rs. 10000 was actually paid as audit fees?”
Read reports →“If the NAV is calculated monthly and the share price increases to Rs. 1200, what journal entry would you make?”
Read reports →“What is the journal entry for purchasing 20 Reliance shares at Rs. 1000 each, on both the trade date and settlement date?”
Read reports →“Which financial statement is considered most crucial for assessing a company's performance?”
Read report →“What journal entry would you pass if you sold those shares for Rs. 1350?”
Read report →“How would you record an accrued interest expense in the general ledger?”
Read report →“Can you explain the accounting entry for a short sale?”
Read report →“Could you describe how to determine the accrued interest for a bond?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 89 SS&C interview reports.