Use this sample and step by step explanation for setting meaningful and inspiring employee performance goals for an internal audit head of department.

The Internal Audit Head of Department is responsible for overseeing operations, controls, and practices in the audit department assigned. This position manages the entire audit staff while staying updated with the happenings while ensuring the standards established by both the government and the company are keenly followed. The team run by this position include the junior and senior auditors and accountants who work together to deliver accurate records.

More responsibilities include planning and executing operational and financial audits, identifying enterprise process risks and developing a solution, managing the entire audit department, developing reports based on reviews and presenting these ideas to senior management, establishing testing methodologies to evaluate the adequacy of controls.

Employee Performance Goals Sample

Employee's Name: Title:
Review Period: __/__/__ to __/__/__ Employee SSN:
Work Location: Supervisor's Name:

Instructions

  1. Setting Goals: List specific goals in the space provided below each competency under "Performance Goals". Assign an appropriate timeline for each goal as well as numeric or financial terms to measure the goal.
  2. Employee Comments: The employee must comment next to each goal under "Employee Comments" with "Okay" for goals which he/she feels comfortable working with, and "Needs Clarification" for goals which he/she believes need to be discussed further. An employee who is comfortable with all the goals can sign the goals at this stage.
  3. Summary: Give a summary of the total time estimated for the employee to have achieved the goals. State action plans and specific milestones to track the goals. Any additional comments agreed between the employee and the supervisor should be noted here.
  4. Human Resources Review: Human resources personnel must confirm that the goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. He/she must then sign the goals in the "Human Resource" section provided under "Signatures".
  5. Signatures: When discussion of the goals has been completed and consensus has been reached, sign the goals and let the employee sign too. Send the final copy to the human resources for inclusion in the employee's professional records.

Performance Goals for Next Period

Performance Goals

Employee Comments

TEAMWORK SKILLS:

Show willingness to learn the best way to manage my feelings and emotions while working with others.

Learn to talk in a very clear and concise way that other people can understand.

[employee comments goal]
MANAGING AT TEAM:

Learn how to clearly explain to other employees everything from the company's goals to specific tasks

Foster an environment where employees can get to know each other and understand others' strengths, weaknesses and communication styles

[employee comments goal]
APPEARANCE AND GROOMING:

Establish immediate credibility that should be followed in the workplace

Always show self-confidence and inspire others to be confident in what they are dressed in

[employee comments goal]
ORIENTATION TO WORK:

Find out how to exercise wise decision-making skills to be able to work on challenging tasks

Negotiate with each other before making major decisions that will affect others

[employee comments goal]
ADAPTABILITY:

Learn new tricks and techniques that help build up confidence when dealing with different people

Show willingness to learn new skills that increase efficiency by frequently attending self-improvement seminars and training

[employee comments goal]
DEADLINES - ON TIME:

Start with the complex tasks and break them down into smaller chunks, each with a specific deadline

Take regular breaks between tasks in order to refresh own mind and get ready to handle the next task

[employee comments goal]
TIME MANAGEMENT:

Avoid constant interruptions and distractions that waste time meant for working on a project

Keep a well-organized record of upcoming deadlines and major events

[employee comments goal]
ENTREPRENEURIAL THINKING:

View failure as part of the game and take failure as a learning experience to realize success

Avoid jumping blindly into action and always consider the likelihood of failure

[employee comments goal]
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT:

Show willingness to review new tasks for their knowledge requirements and understand when to seek new information and knowledge

Share own experience, skills, and knowledge with others and readily support colleagues when they require knowledge and information

[employee comments goal]
MECHANICAL SKILLS:

Learn how to explain complex machines to clients clearly and with simple language

Show more willingness to take on new challenges and put extra effort to solve problems

[employee comments goal]

Summary

Sections 1-2: To be completed by the supervisor

Section 3: To be completed by the employee

1. Goals completed since last performance feedback

2. Goals for next period

3. Employee comments

Signatures

I acknowledge that I discussed this performance feedback with my supervisor. My signature does not mean that I agree or disagree with this appraisal.
Employee: Date:
Supervisor: Date:
Human Resources: Date:

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