Financial Analyst Performance Evaluation - PDF

							                                                                               Performance Appraisal Worksheet
Financial Analyst-Internal Auditor (Acct Financial Acct Program Spec/Internal Auditor)
               Employee:                                                               Employee Number:

               Supervisor:

                   Evaluator:

           Appraisal Date:                                 Last Appraisal Date:

  Purpose of Evaluation:




 Functions Rating Scale:
      1            Unsatisfactory - Performance on this element of your job is well below expected standards and there is question whether there is
                   potential and/or willingness to meet the minimum standards set.

      2            Marginal - Performance is somewhat below the minimum standard for this element of your job. There appears to be, however,
                   potential and willingness to improve.

      3            Satisfactory - Performance is at or above the standards required.

      4            Very Good - Performance in this area is consistently better than required standards.

      5            Outstanding - Performance is so successful at this element of your job that special note should be made.

  Functions:
     Analyzes school financial reports and related information for the purpose of identifying potential budget variances; developing internal controls;
     and identifying training needs.
          Rating       Comments




     Assists outside auditors for the purpose of providing requested supporting documentation, information on internal processes, and/or
     coordinating activities in support of the audit process.
          Rating       Comments




     Assumes responsibility for a wide variety of accounting projects as assigned (e.g. reconciling investment accounts, development of district
     internal controls, reviewing expenditures of specific programs, etc.) for the purpose of providing key support to other department staff and
     meeting the departments objectives.
          Rating       Comments




     Audits district and school accounting procedures for the purpose of assuring the financial activities are in compliance with Generally Accepted
     Accounting Practices (GAAP) and school accounting requirements.
          Rating       Comments




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                                                                              Performance Appraisal Worksheet
Financial Analyst-Internal Auditor (Acct Financial Acct Program Spec/Internal Auditor)
     Compiles annual school budget report for the purpose of addressing state reporting requirements.

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     Develops reporting processes, procedures and internal controls for student fund accounting for the purpose of assuring the school financial
     processes are conducted in accordance with established standards, provide accurate information and efficiently managed.
        Rating     Comments




     Monitors student fund accounting and internal control policies and procedures for the purpose of assuring school site staff are complying with
     established procedures and maintaining accurate accounting records; and/or identifying corrective actions to reinforce proper procedures to
     minimized negative audit findings.
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     Monitors school accounting software applications for proper functionality (e.g. identifying software issues for collaboration with technology staff,
     installation of software and updates, etc.) for the purpose of assuring software application support the required accounting functions.
        Rating     Comments




     Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform
     job functions.
        Rating     Comments




     Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

        Rating     Comments




     Prepares audit reports and related documents for the purpose of documenting audit activities and findings; and conveying information to
     District Audit Committee.
        Rating     Comments




     Provides technical expertise and direction to school site staff and administration regarding accounting issues and related financial activities for
     the purpose of conveying pertinent information regarding the DistrictÆs financial operations and ensuring compliance with established
     policies, practices and regulatory requirements.
        Rating     Comments




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Financial Analyst-Internal Auditor (Acct Financial Acct Program Spec/Internal Auditor)
     Recommends policies, procedures and/or actions on issues that relate to financial operations for the purpose of providing direction and/or
     making decisions for the district.
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     Researches a wide variety of accounting policies (e.g. state financial reporting requirements, grant requirement, etc.) for the purpose of
     providing information and/or recommendations that impact the districtÆs accounting practices.
           Rating       Comments




     Responds to inquiries from a wide variety of internal and external sources (e.g. staff, government agencies, etc.) for the purpose of providing
     information, direction and/or appropriate referral to appropriate parties.
           Rating       Comments




     Trains school financial secretaries and principals on the use of accounting software and school accounting procedures (e.g. bank
     reconciliation, purchasing, invoicing, journal entries, fund allocations, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring efficient processing of financial
     transactions in compliance within district policy and established accounting guidelines.
           Rating       Comments




 Competencies Rating Scale:
       1            Needs Improvement

       2            Satisfactory

       3            Very Good

  Competencies:
  SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
  Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment using
  pertinent software applications; performing accounting procedures; planning and managing projects; and preparing and maintaining accurate
  records.
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  KNOWLEDGE is required to perform advanced math; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak
  persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based
  competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: principles of accounting and auditing; general governmental
  accounting practices; standard office practices and procedures; and pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws.
           Rating       Comments




  ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment.
  Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate
  equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of
  widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action
  plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to
  significant. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: analyzing a variety of financial

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                                                                             Performance Appraisal Worksheet
Financial Analyst-Internal Auditor (Acct Financial Acct Program Spec/Internal Auditor)
  and statistical information; working under time constraints; communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting
  priorities; and working with detailed information.
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  Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small
  work unit; and monitoring budget expenditures. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There
  is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the Organization’s services.
        Rating      Comments




  Additional Factors:
     Employee observes work hours as established by supervisor and has consistent and predictable attendance.

        Rating      Comments




  Comments:




               Employee:                                                             Date:


               Supervisor                                                            Date:


                 Evaluator                                                           Date:

                               Signature confirms that this document has been received and reviewed by the employee.




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