Under the general guidance of the Director:
- Perform risk-based, compliance, operational, financial and information technology audits and consulting projects for HMSA. Create and execute audit programs and consulting projects, report findings and recommendations, and perform follow-up activities to ensure that management has remediated findings in a timely manner. Establish relationships with business and IT representatives to provide solutions.
- Analyze critical business processes and programs supporting the strategic initiatives and corporate priorities of HMSA. Identify areas of significant risk to the organization.
- Interview and conduct investigatory procedures on critical business processes and programs by evaluating the adequacy of control points, efficiency of processes and success criteria to mitigate the risk of management failing to meet its corporate objectives.
- Recommend improvements and corrective actions with meaningful corporate-level impact to reduce the level of risk. Participate in management discussions to improve business processes and control structures. Recommend enterprise solutions that align with corporate strategy and performance.
- Report results to executive management and IA management. Advise senior management of the audit status and problems on a regular basis. This role requires excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Maintain a keen awareness of external and internal business initiatives, trends, issues and policies which may affect the business of HMSA. Maintain requisite knowledge of audit and related fields by participating in appropriate professional organizations and conferences, seminars, and meetings.
- Perform all other miscellaneous responsibilities and duties as assigned or directed.
- Perform administrative duties such as preparing status reports, organizing files, participating in planning, training, and other departmental and organizational activities.
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- Bachelor's degree and four years of audit experience; or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong business analysis skills to analyze complex business processes and solutions, identify key controls and identify operating problems or non-compliance issues.
- Knowledge of common business, financial, operational and management controls.
- Familiarity with general internal audit issues.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Including but not limited to Word, Excel. Basic knowledge of PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Candidate must agree to obtain at least one of the following certifications within two years of hire. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). Other possible certifications include the following: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and four years of audit experience
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Strong business analysis skills
- Knowledge of common business, financial, operational and management controls
- Familiarity with general internal audit issues
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Agree to obtain at least one certification within two years of hire
HMSA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about HMSA and has not been reviewed or approved by HMSA.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical and dental coverage are described as solid, with preventive services and select zero‑cost features adding value in recent plan years. Employer-sponsored plans can have affordable premiums in certain groups and broad access options.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and potential discretionary contributions forms a strong component of total rewards. Retirement support complements the core medical and dental package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays and PTO that increases with tenure provide meaningful time‑off flexibility. Time‑away benefits scale with service length.
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What We Do
The Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA), an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, is a reliable name in Hawaii health care. Established in 1938, we are the largest and most experienced provider of health care coverage in the state. Over half of Hawaii’s population have chosen HMSA for their health care coverage. We are dedicated to providing quality, affordable health plans; employee benefit services; and worksite wellness programs. HMSA also offers a variety of programs, services and support to help improve the health and well-being of our members and community.





