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What are Audit Manager OKRs?
The Objective and Key Results (OKR) framework is a simple goal-setting methodology that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s. It became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s, and it's now used by teams of all sizes to set and track ambitious goals at scale.
Creating impactful OKRs can be a daunting task, especially for newcomers. Shifting your focus from projects to outcomes is key to successful planning.
We have curated a selection of OKR examples specifically for Audit Manager to assist you. Feel free to explore the templates below for inspiration in setting your own goals.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
The best tools for writing perfect Audit Manager OKRs
Here are 2 tools that can help you draft your OKRs in no time.
Tability AI: to generate OKRs based on a prompt
Tability AI allows you to describe your goals in a prompt, and generate a fully editable OKR template in seconds.
- 1. Create a Tability account
- 2. Click on the Generate goals using AI
- 3. Describe your goals in a prompt
- 4. Get your fully editable OKR template
- 5. Publish to start tracking progress and get automated OKR dashboards
Watch the video below to see it in action 👇
Tability Feedback: to improve existing OKRs
You can use Tability's AI feedback to improve your OKRs if you already have existing goals.
- 1. Create your Tability account
- 2. Add your existing OKRs (you can import them from a spreadsheet)
- 3. Click on Generate analysis
- 4. Review the suggestions and decide to accept or dismiss them
- 5. Publish to start tracking progress and get automated OKR dashboards
Tability will scan your OKRs and offer different suggestions to improve them. This can range from a small rewrite of a statement to make it clearer to a complete rewrite of the entire OKR.
Audit Manager OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Audit Manager Objectives and Key Results, but we did not stop there. Understanding the difference between OKRs and projects is important, so we also added examples of strategic initiatives that relate to the OKRs.
Hope you'll find this helpful!
OKRs to enhance internal controls for a zero-deficiency internal audit
ObjectiveEnhance internal controls for a zero-deficiency internal audit
KRTrain all relevant personnel on the updated internal control processes
Identify personnel requiring updated controls training- Schedule training sessions for identified personnel
- Conduct evaluation post-training for effectiveness
- KRSuccessfully pass the internal audit with zero major findings
- Conduct pre-audit checks to identify potential issues
- Regularly review and update company policies and procedures
- Train staff on audit procedures and expectations
- KRImplement 100% of internal control recommendations from the previous audit
- Review past audit's internal control recommendations
- Create an implementation plan for all recommendations
- Carry out the implementation plan effectively
OKRs to successfully complete the audit within the designated timeframe
- ObjectiveSuccessfully complete the audit within the designated timeframe
- KRProgressively accomplish 30% of the audit work each month until completion
- Monitor weekly progress towards 30% completion
- Adjust task allocation based on progress
- Establish a weekly schedule for audit tasks
- KRAddress and resolve all audit findings and reports by the final week
- Review all audit findings and reports promptly
- Develop resolutions for each identified audit issue
- Implement solutions before the final week
- KRCreate a thorough, realistic, and achievable audit plan within the first week
- Evaluate and allocate necessary resources
- Develop and finalize the audit methodology
- Identify objectives and scope of the audit plan
OKRs to enhance efficiency and accuracy in assurance audit process
- ObjectiveEnhance efficiency and accuracy in assurance audit process
- KRImplement new automation tools boosting audit efficiency by at least 15%
- Research and identify potential automation tools for audit processes
- Monitor and evaluate the efficiency improvement of these tools
- Implement chosen automation tools into current audit system
- KRAchieve 100% compliance with all relevant insurance regulatory standards
- Implement necessary changes to ensure compliance
- Regularly review insurance regulations for updates
- Schedule consistent compliance audits for quality control
- KRReduce audit process errors by 20% compared to previous measurements
- Implement a comprehensive audit training program for all staff
- Regularly review and update audit procedures and standards
- Utilize automated auditing software to minimize human errors
OKRs to efficiently meet annual audit plan commitments
- ObjectiveEfficiently meet annual audit plan commitments
- KRFinalize and implement a resulting action plan from 80% of audits
- Develop action plans based on audit results
- Analyze findings from 80% of completed audits
- Implement devised action plans systematically
- KRAchieve 100% on-time completion for all scheduled audits
- Regularly monitor audit progress and completion rates
- Create a structured, detailed audit schedule
- Assign and communicate specific deadlines to auditors
- KRIdentify and deliver financial improvements in 2 or more audited areas
- Analyze recent audit reports to identify areas of financial improvements
- Develop feasible strategies to improve audited financial areas
- Implement and track the impact of the improvement strategies
OKRs to enhance audit efficiency and transformation through innovative benchmarking
- ObjectiveEnhance audit efficiency and transformation through innovative benchmarking
- KRImprove average audit completion times by 20% through innovative methods
- Train staff in agile auditing methodologies
- Develop audit time-tracking analytics system
- Implement automation software for routine audit tasks
- KRIncrease audit process automation by 30% to boost efficiency
- Train staff in utilizing new automation systems
- Allocate budget for implementing automation tools
- Identify tasks in audit process suitable for automation
- KRImplement 2 new innovative benchmarking tools to aid in transformation
- Purchase and install the chosen benchmarking tools
- Train staff on how to utilize these tools effectively
- Research and identify two innovative benchmarking tools
OKRs to ensure successful completion of Annual Audit Plan
- ObjectiveEnsure successful completion of Annual Audit Plan
- KRIdentify and implement minimum three process improvement initiatives, contributing to business value
- Develop strategies to streamline identified problematic processes
- Analyze current procedures for potential inefficiencies or bottlenecks
- Implement and monitor the effectiveness of the developed improvements
- KRDeliver 100% of assigned audit engagements within agreed timelines
- Monitor progress regularly to ensure timely completion
- Prioritize and schedule audits based on their deadlines
- Establish clear deadlines for each audit engagement
- KRImprove stakeholder satisfaction rate by 20% through enhanced partnership initiatives
- Identify key stakeholders and outline their primary needs and expectations
- Develop targeted partnership initiatives aligning with stakeholders' interests
- Implement feedback mechanisms to continuously improve partnerships
OKRs to enhance pre-audit inspection for REV Vistex controls efficiency
- ObjectiveEnhance pre-audit inspection for REV Vistex controls efficiency
- KREffectively implement at least 3 improvement suggestions by the end of the quarter
- Execute strategy and track progress
- Identify improvement suggestions from stakeholders
- Develop implementation strategy for suggestions
- KRIdentify 10 potential efficiency improvement areas in the Vistex controls testing process
- Analyze current Vistex controls testing process thoroughly
- Identify repetitive steps and potential automation opportunities
- Study error rates and uncover their causes
- KRReduce issues discovered during actual audit by 20%
- Increase education and training on audit requirements
- Implement regular self-audits to identify potential issues
- Strengthen internal controls to improve accuracy
OKRs to reduce overall IT expenditure per employee
- ObjectiveReduce overall IT expenditure per employee
- KRDecrease hardware renewal cost by 20%
- Identify and eliminate unnecessary hardware assets
- Implement preventative maintenance strategies on existing hardware
- Negotiate better contracts with hardware vendors
- KRImplement software use audits to identify 15% cost-saving opportunities
- Identify key software used in organization operations
- Analyze audit findings to identify cost-saving opportunities
- Develop and implement a software auditing process
- KRAchieve a 10% reduction in IT service contractor expenses
- Explore cheaper alternatives or in-house solutions for IT services
- Evaluate current IT service contracts for potential cost-saving opportunities
- Negotify renegotiations or cancellations of costly contracts
OKRs to deliver high-quality project within agreed timeframe
- ObjectiveDeliver high-quality project within agreed timeframe
- KRConduct thorough quality audits biweekly to maintain zero critical issues
- Review audit findings and address identified issues
- Implement solutions and ensure no critical issues
- Schedule biweekly audits for monitoring system quality
- KRAchieve weekly milestone targets on schedule 100% of the time
- Break down complex tasks into manageable actions for daily execution
- Dedicate specific hours daily to solely focus on milestone-related tasks
- Prioritize tasks based on deadline, not on ease or personal preference
- KRAttain minimum 90% acceptance rate on first completion of tasks
- Improve work comprehension through training sessions
- Iteratively monitor and adjust task execution strategies
- Schedule regular feedback and improvement discussions
OKRs to ensure punctual and high-quality project delivery
- ObjectiveEnsure punctual and high-quality project delivery
- KRImplement quality audits for all processes, reducing defects by 20%
- Identify all processes requiring quality audits
- Develop appropriate audit criteria and procedures
- Implement and monitor audit results for defect reduction
- KRAchieve 95% or more project completion success rate
- Regularly monitor, evaluate, and adjust project progress
- Implement meticulous project planning and clear goal setting
- Provide necessary resources and skills training to the team
- KRDecrease project timeline deviations by 30%
- Regularly monitor and assess project progress
- Provide timely corrections to any identified deviations
- Implement strict adherence to predetermined project schedules
Audit Manager OKR best practices
Generally speaking, your objectives should be ambitious yet achievable, and your key results should be measurable and time-bound (using the SMART framework can be helpful). It is also recommended to list strategic initiatives under your key results, as it'll help you avoid the common mistake of listing projects in your KRs.
Here are a couple of best practices extracted from our OKR implementation guide 👇
Tip #1: Limit the number of key results
Having too many OKRs is the #1 mistake that teams make when adopting the framework. The problem with tracking too many competing goals is that it will be hard for your team to know what really matters.
We recommend having 3-4 objectives, and 3-4 key results per objective. A platform like Tability can run audits on your data to help you identify the plans that have too many goals.
Tip #2: Commit to weekly OKR check-ins
Setting good goals can be challenging, but without regular check-ins, your team will struggle to make progress. We recommend that you track your OKRs weekly to get the full benefits from the framework.
Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.
Tip #3: No more than 2 yellow statuses in a row
Yes, this is another tip for goal-tracking instead of goal-setting (but you'll get plenty of OKR examples above). But, once you have your goals defined, it will be your ability to keep the right sense of urgency that will make the difference.
As a rule of thumb, it's best to avoid having more than 2 yellow/at risk statuses in a row.
Make a call on the 3rd update. You should be either back on track, or off track. This sounds harsh but it's the best way to signal risks early enough to fix things.
Save hours with automated OKR dashboards
Quarterly OKRs should have weekly updates to get all the benefits from the framework. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:
- It brings the goals back to the top of the mind
- It will highlight poorly set OKRs
- It will surface execution risks
- It improves transparency and accountability
Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use Tability to save time with automated OKR dashboards, data connectors, and actionable insights.
How to get Tability dashboards:
- 1. Create a Tability account
- 2. Use the importers to add your OKRs (works with any spreadsheet or doc)
- 3. Publish your OKR plan
That's it! Tability will instantly get access to 10+ dashboards to monitor progress, visualise trends, and identify risks early.
More Audit Manager OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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