KPMG New Zealand Mock Interview

Practice 27 KPMG New Zealand interview questions covering technical skills, values alignment, and Big Four expectations.

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How do you ensure accuracy and completeness in accounting records?

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Ryan Brunner

Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.

For this question, pull from your experience working with accounting records to give your interviewer the sense that you understand why accurate records are important and how common mistakes occur. Talk about tools and tactics that you've used or would use to ensure that the numbers you'll be basing decision off of in this role and accurate and complete because your clients will rely on it.

Ryan Brunner

Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.

"In the world of accounting and bookkeeping, one small financial error on the data entry side of things can spin off an entire web of negative consequences. Because of this, I've always taken pride in being thorough in the integrity of data and the accuracy of final reports. To ensure accuracy, I use a systematic approach of first following all procedures and formats for data entry. Then, I use a thorough reconciliation process to verify information once entered. It is always important to rely on sound record keeping procedures for the reconciliation process. In this role, I fully understand that I'd be working with clients and relying on their prior ability to keep accurate records. I feel an important piece that I'd bring to the table here is educating clients on the importance and need for accuracy on the accounting end of their business."

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27KPMG New Zealand Interview Questions & Answers

1.Give an example of a finance project that you worked on during your career. What was the project, what role did you play on the project team and what was the outcome of the project?

2.Talk about a time that you successfully educated another individual or group in your area of expertise. What made your educational experience effective?

3.What interests you in joining the business consulting world here at KPMG New Zealand?

4.In our world here at KPMG New Zealand, our clients rely on real world analytical data versus assumptions and guesswork. What analytical skills would you bring to the table here for our clients?

5.Working with our clients here at KPMG New Zealand often involves some initial conflict with our clients. How would you rate your ability to handle conflict or disagreements in the workplace?

6.Tell me why you are the right fit for KPMG New Zealand, and this position.

7.At KPMG New Zealand we provide services to a wide range of businesses. Which industry or business type do you have the most experience with?

8.Customer service is our top priority at KPMG New Zealand. What is your customer service philosophy?

9.An often difficult part about working for KPMG New Zealand and our clients is the need to be fluent and adaptable to the cultures of our clients. Why would you say that you'd be able to handle this aspect of the job with ease?

10.At KPMG New Zealand, you will have the opportunity to work with high level executives and leaders from the companies we contract with. What experience do you have in working with people at these levels?

11.How do you ensure accuracy and completeness in accounting records?

12.In what ways would our clients here at KPMG New Zealand benefit from your knowledge and services?

13.What tools and programs are you comfortable and experienced working on that would help you in this role with KPMG New Zealand?

14.If you were to join KPMG New Zealand in this role, you will be counted on to lead projects. Talk about a time you had to lead a team of individuals. What leadership skills do you have that you will bring to the table here?

15.In this role with KPMG New Zealand, how would you evaluate a new client's financial position?

16.When we work with our clients here at KPMG New Zealand, an important part of receiving buy-in from them is attained through business diagrams and charts. What experience do you have in creating and presenting business diagrams and charts?

17.At KPMG New Zealand we seek to hire those who think outside the box. When was the last time you made a suggestion for workplace improvement? What was the outcome?

18.As a consultant with KPMG New Zealand, you will be relied upon to build trust with our clients as you work with them on financial stability and well-being. What would be your tactics to build trust from the start with a new client?

19.A key component to success here at KPMG New Zealand is building solid relationships with new clients. How do you effectively get to know new people and lay the groundwork for a long lasting relationship?

20.Being successful in the consulting industry requires adaptability and the ability to learn a business fast. What would be your approach to help you learn the ins and outs of a new client?

21.If you are hired for this position here at KPMG New Zealand, what do you think the biggest hurdle for you would be from the start?

22.Being successful in consulting and working here at KPMG New Zealand requires the ability to work effectively with Type A personalities. What are your experiences in working with this personality and how did you make the relationships a success?