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Internal Auditor - Oahu

Date:Nov 4, 2025

Company: hawaiianel

We recognize our competitive advantage -- our people. We believe in our people, who share our vision of meeting the needs of our employees, customers, and communities and who carry out the continued success of the company.

Our employees are committed to the company's foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement and offering a competitive compensation package.

Posting End Date: This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged.

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P NA CORPORATE AUDIT Department of the P CORPORATE AUDIT Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional)

JOB FUNCTION:

Performs financial, operational, technology, and compliance audits for Hawaiian Electric Company and its subsidiaries to provide management and the Audit & Risk Committee of the Board of Directors with an independent evaluation regarding the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, reliability of financial reporting, safeguarding of assets, effectiveness and efficiency of operations, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

ANNUAL RISK ASSESSMENT, AUDIT PLANS AND AUDIT PROCESS

+ Contributes to the the annual risk assessment process and developing the annual audit plan.

+ Performs audits.

+ Planning Process: Conducts the planning process, participates in planning meetings, develops clear and accurate planning documents with controls, risks, breadth of procedures planned, etc., conducts walkthroughs, participates in entrance conference/kickoff meetings

+ Fieldwork: Conducts testing, analyzes data, processes and controls, identifies any nonconformance, noncompliance, or deviations, communicates results/issues/potential findings.

+ Finding Forms: Prepares finding forms for any nonconformance, noncompliance, or deviation using department’s writing standards.

+ Workpapers: Develops clear and accurate workpapers with identified controls and risks, breadth of procedures performed, and test results.

+ Performs other audit steps as necessary.

+ Assists with performing the reperformance of the SOX testing for the external auditors’ reliance.

OTHER

+ Performs advisory services and other consulting work as assigned.

+ Performs other duties as assigned by Manager, Corporate Audit and the Director, Corporate Audit.

+ Supports and implements department process improvements to progress and streamline audit activities and decrease turn-around time.

+ Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

+ Thorough knowledge of general accounting and auditing principles and concepts (e.g., GAAP, GAAS and COSO) normally acquired through college level business courses. Bachelors degree in Business Administration in Accounting or its equivalent or four years of auditing and/or accounting experience in lieu of a degree.

+ Working knowledge of the financial reporting and corporate governance requirements and responsibilities specified under PCAOB Standard #5 and those governed by the SEC, NYSE and Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

+ Proficient use of personal computers and related software applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and VISIO.

Skills Requirements

+ Excellent oral, written, listening and interpersonal communication skills to effectively work with all levels of the organization, while dealing with sensitive, difficult or confrontational issues.

+ Ability to effectively prepare accurate and concise workpapers of audit test plans and supporting documentation.

+ Strong writing skills to effectively produce and review/edit audit workpapers and report drafts.

+ Ability to adapt to changing circumstances in the work environment, while maintaining composure and a positive attitude.

+ Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in a sensitive work environment and act as an appropriate role model for other team members.

+ Ability to extract and integrate important information from large volumes of data, analyze reasonableness of data and apply technical concepts and methodologies.

+ Ability to conceptualize new ideas quickly, understand and discuss relevant issues and offer value-added solutions.

+ Good time management, planning, directing and organizational skills to complete multiple tasks efficiently, timely, and accurately in order to meet department goals or deadlines.

+ Strong commitment to teamwork and two-way communication to ensure the achievement of common goals and objectives.

+ Demonstrated responsibility for self-development and willingness to learn new skills by actively participating in Company-sponsored training, self-study, professional organizations or other educational means.

+ Ability to travel to neighbor island subsidiaries, as required.

+ Ability to telework.

Experience Requirements

+ Several years (2-7) auditing and/or accounting experience. Public accounting in auditing or prior internal audit experience highly desired.

+ Demonstrated experience in performing operational, financial or compliance audits desired.

+ Experience in utility industry desired.

Role: Professional

Number of Vacancies: 1

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Internal Auditor - Oahu [Req ID 10102] position is $64,700.00 to $80,900.00. The person selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications.

About Hawaiian Electric Companies

Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs.

The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come. Visit us athttp://hawaiianelectric.com.

Interested individuals should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience/knowledge/skills/abilities the candidate possesses which specifically qualifies him/her for the position.

Applicant Certification

By submitting an application for the position, candidates:

1. Authorize the Hawaiian Electric Companies to confirm all statements contained in the application and/or any materials submitted and made a part of the application as they relate to the position and to the extent permitted by law;

2. Authorize and consent to, without reservation, the Hawaiian Electric Companies sharing any and all information regarding previous or present employment, educational training or personal information from their records and from any other source with the hiring department or subsidiary company;

3. Release, discharge, and hold harmless, Hawaiian Electric Companies, from any and all liability for any damage which may be claimed as a result of furnishing such information to the hiring department or subsidiary company;

4. Authorizes release and transfer of all personnel records to be maintained by the hiring company in the event of an inter-company transfer; and

5. Authorize, direct, and consent to Hawaiian Electric Companies and/or its authorized agents to conduct investigations into candidates' background. These investigations may include, but are not limited to searches for information about applicants; record of criminal convictions to the extent permitted by law, education records, professional certifications, personal character references, and employment history.

EEO StatementHawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with all applicable laws, including Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at (808) 543-4848.

Affiliate Disclaimer

Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Maui Electric Company, and Hawaii Electric Light (“Company”) are Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”) regulated companies. The disclosure relating to Affiliate Transaction Requirements that follows is made pursuant to the PUC’s Decision and Order No. 35962, issued on December 19, 2018, and subsequently modified by Order No. 36112, issued on January 24, 2019 in Docket No. 2018-0065.

By submitting your application, you understand and acknowledge that, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate, said Affiliate will be required to make a one-time payment to the Company in an amount up to twenty-five percent (25%) of your base annual compensation.

In addition, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate or an Affiliate-Related Entity, for a period of one year, you cannot appear in negotiations or otherwise interact directly with the Company or work on the same matter that you worked on while with the Company.

Affiliate is defined as “any person or entity that possesses an ‘affiliate interest’ in a utility as defined by section 269-19.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes (“HRS”), including a utility’s parent holding company, except as otherwise provided by HRS section 269-19.5(h).”

Affiliate-Related Entity is defined as “a third party that provides electricity-related services in a regulated utility’s service territory that has a material financial, operational, or ownership interest with an unregulated affiliate of the utility and of whom the utility has reasonable knowledge.”

For a current list of all Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities, please see:

https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/about-us/key-performance-metrics/financial/affiliate-transactions

This list may be amended, updated or revised from time to time without notice.

Nearest Major Market:HonoluluNearest Secondary Market:Hawaii