Hilary Kizma, CPA

Experience

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  Florida State University World Affairs Program

  Apr 2013 - Apr 2014

  Director

  Coordinated travel arrangements for teams of 6 to 24 students to Model United Nations conferences around the United StatesConducted weekly meetings with seminars on professional development, debate strategy, and global awareness, as well as weekly officer meetings for the club's leadershipExpanded organization presence on campus through alumni relations, training simulations, philanthropy, and Student Government presentations

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  Protiviti

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Intern

  Performed internal audit tests to assess clients' compliance with applicable regulation (e.g. SEC requirements, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)Prepared working papers to appropriately document the results of testing and to assess the design and operational effectiveness of clients' internal control structuresAssisted engagement manager with the development of a risk-based testing plan for a financial reporting audit

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  Florida State University College of Social Sciences and Public Policy

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  Work Study Student

  Conducted research on potential donors for the Director of Development using database software and public recordsPerformed day-to-day functions within the College such as mass mailings, spreadsheet database construction, and contact information updatesAssisted the Events Coordinator with planning and managing College-sponsored events for students and donors

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  Protiviti

  Sept 2015 - Sept 2019

  Senior Internal Audit and Financial Advisory Consultant- Conducted risk assessments of client busuness processes to identify significant risks and related controls- Prepared and complete audit programs to document Risk/Control Matrices, assess design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, and centralize audit observations- Evaluated business processes and procedures for conformity with internal company policies, compliance with external regulations, and alignment with leading practices- Developed recommendations to address audit observations and opportunities for improvement, and present results and recommendations to client management- Reviewed work from team members and provide development points Show less

  • Senior Consultant

    Jul 2017 - Sept 2019

  • Internal Audit and Financial Advisory Consultant

    Sept 2015 - Jul 2017
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  Verizon

  Sept 2019 - now

  - Collaborate with internal audit teams and business units to review exisitng practices to identify areas of risk and operational and/or technological efficiency- Design and execute financial, operational, or technology audit programs to identify gaps and areas for improvement in the company's controls, systems, and processes- Develop and present practical recommendations to senior leaders in order to create and maintain a strong internal control environment

  • Program & Project Management - Senior Manager

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Manager - Program Management & Execution

    Jun 2023 - Jan 2024

  • Internal Audit Manager

    Feb 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Consultant - Internal Audit

    Sept 2019 - Feb 2022