Interview Questions

1. Introduction

I am Aashok Kumar Sharma, founder of Aashok F&C Advisory, an independent financial planning, analysis, compliance, and tax advisory firm. I specialize in automating accounting workflows, handling GST compliance and reconciliations, Tally automation, and practice management for corporate and individual clients.

2. Educational Background

I hold a strong foundational degree in Commerce and accounting disciplines, supplemented by continuous professional education in tax laws, GST updates, statutory audits, and financial analysis.

3. Current / Previous Role

As the principal consultant at Aashok F&C Advisory, I lead end-to-end financial advisory, tax filing, regulatory compliance, and workflow optimization projects for businesses across diverse sectors.

4. Key Responsibilities

• Managing GST compliance, TDS returns, and corporate tax advisory.

• Overseeing financial statement preparation, management reporting, and internal controls.

• Streamlining clients' data entry and accounting processes through digital tools and software automation.

• Advising clients on real estate transaction tax implications, capital gains, and statutory audits.

5. Reason for Leaving / Seeking New Opportunities

I am looking to scale my professional scope by collaborating with larger organizations or taking on strategic roles where my expertise in financial management, automation, and compliance can drive significant operational value.

6. Reason for Wanting to Join Your Company

Your organization has a strong market reputation and a forward-thinking approach to operational efficiency. I want to bring my core competencies in tax compliance, process automation, and advisory to support your growth goals.

7. Handling a Work Challenge

• Situation: High volume of mismatched Input Tax Credits (ITC) during GST reconciliation near filing deadlines.

• Action: Implemented automated data comparison tools between Tally and the GST portal to rapidly flag discrepancies.

• Result: Reduced reconciliation turnaround time significantly and ensured zero-penalty compliance filings for clients.

8. Managing Pressure & Deadlines

I rely on structured productivity platforms (like Asana and Jira) to prioritize deliverables, delegate routine workflows, and set early internal milestones to comfortably beat statutory filing due dates.

9. Job Expectations

A professional environment that values structured financial control, process automation, clear accountability, and opportunities to lead compliance and strategic initiatives.

10. Salary Expectations

My expectations are competitive and aligned with industry standards for senior finance and compliance advisory roles, commensurate with the value and technical expertise I bring to the organization.

11. Availability / Notice Period

Because I manage an independent advisory firm, I can structure a flexible transition and join within 15 to 30 days, or as mutually agreed upon.