I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at BDO (Dubai)
Interview
First was the telephonic HR round followed by a pre assessment test of 6 questions based on audit terms and methodoligy which were supposed to be answered in 45 mins. Then was the technical round with director.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why BDO
What is Risk based audit
What are assertions
What are types of audit reports
What do you mean by those charged with governance and are the communications to be made to them
Accounting standards AS 9 and AS 7
Questions about company policy on provision for debts and its appropriateness
How do you plan for an audit
How do you perform pre analytical review for a newly established company as their first auditors
Inventory assertions and checking
A few more text book questions relating to audit methodology were asked
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at BDO (Kuala Lumpur)
Interview
If they are very interested in you, it takes them as fast as one week to arrange an interview with the relevant head of department. The job offer may come as fast as one week later.
The interviewer tends to test your personality to ensure that you are a correct fit to the company. They may require you to write an essay.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is your career aspiration?
Explain your past work experience.