Use this sample and step by step explanation for setting meaningful and inspiring employee performance goals for a senior forensic auditor.

A Senior Forensic Auditor is responsible for foreseeing the fraud investigation department helping them deal with issues regarding fraud, regulatory compliance as well as business disputes that could pose a risk to the company. This position assists the organizations to manage fraud risks more effectively while treating it a critical business priority.

More responsibilities include reviewing financial data and other records that include emails in the context of an internal investigation or corrupt related matter, performing thorough background checks on both individuals and companies, meeting with company executives to understand how business processes work and identifying and mitigating fraud-related risks, reviewing policies and procedures while performing fraud risk assessment.

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

MOTIVATING OTHERS:

Evaluate own reasons for doing something or setting goals in order to take stock of one's priorities and feel motivated

Oppose and confront the inner thoughts, that make one feel not good enough to accomplish goals, and learn to say, "I can do this"

[employee comments goal]
COOPERATION WITH COLLEAGUES:

Understand the purpose of a team goes beyond personal goals

Remain committed to the company's regulations without any compromise or prejudice

[employee comments goal]
SELF AWARENESS:

Use personal tests in order to understand own behaviors, characteristics and decision-making and become more self-aware

Learn one's own emotional triggers and allow oneself to fully process emotions before communicating them to others

[employee comments goal]
PROJECT AND GOAL FOCUS:

Narrow focus on a few goals at a time and focus all the effort on their completion

Network and surround oneself with like-minded people who will encourage own accomplishments and point out weak areas

[employee comments goal]
DEADLINES - ON TIME:

Use tools that will help one to determine the value of the task at hand and further own prioritizing skills in order to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines

Regularly check the progress of the project at hand and communicate its status to the recipient

[employee comments goal]
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT:

Become knowledgeable about the different types of loans available in order to make an informed decision

Use business accounting software in order to maintain clean and timely financial records and accurate company transactions

[employee comments goal]
PROJECT MANAGEMENT:

Organize and schedule project activities in a logical way in order to make it easier for project members to execute

Provide accurate and timely information regarding tasks, strategies, schedules, plans, and organization structure to stakeholders

[employee comments goal]
TIME MANAGEMENT:

Streamline tasks and processes, and create and implement timesaving strategies

Put more effort into finishing all tasks early to ensure they do not pile-up

[employee comments goal]
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT:

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

Check the experience and knowledge of others before starting new tasks

[employee comments goal]
MECHANICAL SKILLS:

Regularly practice how to use a wide range of tools and equipment properly

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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