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Student Performance EvaluationKhan,Muhammad Sikandar20431153Winter 20153B Accounting & Financial MgtOntario Ministry of Finance

Job Title: Internal AuditJob Description: The Ontario Internal Audit Division (OIAD), within the Treasury Board Secretariat, provides independent objective

assurance and consulting services to all government ministries. It assists the government in accomplishing its businessobjectives by evaluating and making recommendations to improve the government's governance, risk management,control, accountability and compliance processes. The OIAD also aims to improve the effectiveness, efficiency andeconomy of government operations. The division provides internal audit services to ministries and their related agenciesthrough its audit service teams.

Responsibilities:

Working within an Audit Service Team, the co-op student will support the audit team through:

- Providing assistance in audit planning/analysis as required.- Conducting preliminary research and analysis for specific components of audit projects.- Providing research information input during the development of reports, briefing and presentations materials andcorrespondence.

Qualifications:

- Understanding of the following, as acquired through relevant university business courses and/or related work experience:- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).- Internal audit standards, practices, methods and advancements.- Financial analysis, risk management and business management,- Sound analytical and communication skills.- Proficiency with software applications, including: Excel, Word, Access, Visio, Publisher and Outlook.

Interview Location:

Job interviews will be held in person at an OIAD location in downtown Toronto. Additional details for the location will beprovided to the candidates selected for interview.

Position in Orillia:

Candidates who are interested in the Orillia location should ensure that they specify this option in the Cover Letter.

1. Interest in Work. The degree to which the student pursues goals with commitment and takes pride in accomplishments.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Not ObservedDeveloping Performance

Shows little enthusiasm for assigned work,infrequently requests additional tasks

Good PerformanceEnthusiastic about their assignments/work,agreeable to new responsibilities, asks fornew tasks

Superior PerformanceDisplays enthusiasm for work that is beyondtheir job requirements; proactively seeksnew tasks and responsibilities

2. Ability to Learn. The extent to which the student becomes proficient with job duties and work processes.


Sometimes slow to become proficient atnew tasks or work processes

Good PerformanceQuick to become proficient at new tasks

Superior PerformanceExceeds expectations in the complexity anddifficulty of work they are able tosuccessfully complete

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3. Quality of Work. The ability of the student to set high standards for own personal performance; strive for quality work; put forth extra effortto ensure quality work.


Work does not meet expectations, hasmore than the expected number of errors

Good PerformanceWork is usually very thorough and welldone, few errors

Superior PerformanceWork is always very thorough and ofexcellent quality, few if any errors

4. Quantity of Work. The volume of work produced by the student, along with his or her speed and consistency of output.


Does not always complete work within timelimits

Good PerformanceCompletes the majority of work withinspecified deadlines

Superior PerformanceConsistently completes work ahead ofschedule; seeks additional tasks

5. Problem Solving. The student's demonstrated ability to analyze problems or procedures, evaluate alternatives, and select the best courseof action.


Can make routine decisions but needsguidance and checking

Good PerformanceCan be relied upon to make gooddecisions, requires limited guidance

Superior PerformanceIndependently manages complex tasks andmakes good decisions for work withoutguidance

6. Teamwork. The degree to which the student works well in a team setting.


Sometimes uncooperative; or experiencesdifficulty relating to others

Good PerformanceFrequently cooperative, good team worker

Superior PerformanceConsistently cooperative, proactively seeksto improve working relationships

7. Dependability. The manner in which the student conducts his or herself in the working environment.


Displays an inconsistent work ethic anddoes not always report to work on time orhas some attendance issues

Good PerformanceDisplays a strong work ethic and is presentat work and meetings in a reliable andtimely manner

Superior PerformanceDisplays an excellent work ethic andvolunteers to adapt personal schedule tomeet work demands

8. Response to Supervision. The manner in which the student responds to direction and constructive criticism.


Sometimes disregards direction andfeedback from supervisor

Good PerformanceIntegrates feedback from supervisor intotheir work to improve productivity &efficiency

Superior PerformanceTakes the initiative to follow through on allfeedback from supervisor and tocontinuously improve upon their daily tasksand approach to work

9. Reflection. The student's demonstrated ability to learn and adapt from previous experience.


Has to be told many times before theymodify their behaviour or approach to newwork based on errors in previousperformance

Good PerformanceOccasionally needs reminder to modifytheir behaviour or approach to new workbased on errors in previous performance

Superior PerformanceIndependently recognizes the errors inprevious performance and proactivelymodifies their behaviour and approach tonew work

10. Resourcefulness. The student's demonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions and display flexibility in unique or demandingcircumstances.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Not Observed


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Developing PerformanceUnsure how to approach new or stressfulsituations; has difficulty adjusting tochanging priorities and circumstances

Good PerformanceResponds appropriately to new or stressfulsituations; can adjust to changing prioritiesand circumstances with guidance

Superior PerformanceGenerates effective resolutions to new orstressful situations; readily adjusts tochanging priorities and circumstances

11. Ethical Behaviour. The extent to which the student's behaviour demonstrates integrity and ethics in work and relationships.


Needs guidance in making appropriatechoices to avoid questionable conductand/or a conflict of personal andprofessional interests

Good PerformanceIs able to make the appropriate choices toavoid questionable conduct and/or aconflict of personal and professionalinterests

Superior PerformanceProactively identifies potential conflicts ofinterest or questionable conduct and acts toavoid or mitigate these issues

12. Appreciation of Diversity. The degree to which the student shows understanding and sensitivity to needs and differences of others (i.e.ethnicity, religion, language, etc.)


Has difficulty interacting with others due toindividual differences

Good PerformanceHas positive interactions with others and isrespectful of individual differences

Superior PerformanceDemonstrates leadership in promotingpositive interactions and encouraging othersto work together despite individualdifferences

13. Entrepreneurial Orientation. The student's demonstrated ability to take informed risks that demonstrate creativity and add value to thecompany.


Has difficulty evaluating alternative ideasand making choices that enhance thedepartment or organization

Good PerformanceAble to evaluate alternative ideas and willsometimes make choices that enhance thedepartment or organization

Superior PerformanceAble to effectively evaluate alternative ideasand independently makes choices thatenhance the department or organization

14. Written Communication. The extent to which the student demonstrates effective written communication.


Not consistently clear and concise orrequires frequent checking and editing

Good PerformanceNormally clear, well organized andunderstandable and needs only moderatechecking and editing

Superior PerformanceAlways clear, well organized and easilyunderstandable; rarely requires checkingand editing

15. Oral Communication. The extent to which the student demonstrates effective oral communication.


Occasionally encounters difficulty withexpressing ideas clearly and persuasively;demonstrates discomfort with publicspeaking

Good PerformanceNormally clear, well organized,understandable, and persuasive, goodpublic speaker

Superior PerformanceAlways clear, well organized, easilyunderstandable, and exceptionallypersuasive, excellent public speaker

16. Interpersonal Communication. The extent to which the student effectively listens, conveys, and receives ideas, information, anddirection.


Displays inconsistent listening skills and isreluctant to seek input from others

Good PerformanceInteractions with others demonstrateacceptable listening skills and the ability tosometimes seek the opinions, ideas, andexpertise of others

Superior PerformanceInteractions with others demonstrateexceptional active listening skills and theability to proactively seek the opinions,ideas, and expertise of others

OVERALL PERFORMANCE RATING

Outstanding PerformanceThe student has significantly exceeded all behavioural and developmental performance expectations in respect to output,


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quality standards, delivery of goals and assignmentsThis rating is reserved for only those few students who have distinguished themselves by their unique contribution orexceptional performance

Your written comments are required below in order to register the rating of Outstanding.Sikandar is working above the level expected of a student and consistently surpasses expectations with the quality ofhis work/output. His delieverables often match or exceed the level required of our full time Risk & AssuranceConsultants.

Excellent PerformanceThe student has exceeded all performance expectations in respect to output, quality standards, delivery of goals andassignmentsReceiving this rating means the manager is delighted with this student's performance

Very Good PerformanceThe student has met all and exceeded some performance expectations in respect to output, quality standards, delivery ofgoals and assignmentsReceiving this rating means the manager is very pleased with this student's performance

Good PerformanceThe student meets performance expectations in respect to output, quality standards, delivery of goals and assignmentsReceiving this rating means the manager is pleased with this student's performance

Satisfactory PerformanceThe student has not fully met the performance expectations in respect to output, quality standards, delivery of goals andassignmentsReceiving this rating means the manager is mostly satisfied with the student's performance

Marginal PerformanceOverall performance requires improvement and/or certain key aspects of performance require improvement while otheraspects may be satisfactoryReceiving this rating means the manager is displeased with this student's performance

Unsatisfactory PerformanceThe student did not meet performance requirements

Supervisor's Comments - Please comment on the student's overall job performance.Sikandar is very detail oriented and strives to complete his tasks/work assignments in an efficient and effective work manner; he is responsive tomanagement and team member requests and is receptive to feedback. He has been helpful providing quality reviews of audit documentationand ensuring compliance with OPS accessibility procedures. In the second half of the term, Sikandar developed his professional skepticism anddemonstrated his ability for critical thinking, which is integral as an auditor. Sikandar also developed his interpersonal communication skills, anddemonstrated improvement with his active listening skills and proactively seeking the opinions and advice of others.

Student's Comments - Please comment on your overall performance including your ability to achieve learning objectives and your futureemployment expectations.I am very happy with my overall performance rating. I feel that this is the result of learning from my previous work terms. I have been steadilygaining experience since my first work term and it was thanks to this experience that I was able to produce outstanding results. At the sametime, I understand that I still need to improve my oral communication skills. My supervisor suggested to focus on controlling my non-verbalgestures as well as adapting to the audience I am communicating with. I plan on improving upon these areas at my future workplace.

Supervisor's Recommendations - Please provide your recommendations for the student's personal and/or professional development(optional).Sikandar has improved his oral communication skills throughout his work term and should continue to focus on messaging when presenting andspeaking (e.g. ensuring his phrasing/explanation techniques match the audience he is speaking to).

It has been a pleasure working with Sikandar and we are confident he will be successful in his chosen career!


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