Sarah Johnson
About Sarah Johnson
Sarah Johnson is an IT Controls Program Manager at Ally Financial Inc. with extensive experience in auditing and compliance, holding CPA and CISA certifications.
Current Title
Sarah Johnson holds the position of IT Controls Program Manager at Ally Financial Inc. She has been with the company since 2016 and operates in Detroit, Michigan, United States.
Professional Background
Sarah Johnson has a robust background in audit and control systems across various industries. She began her career at PwC as an Associate in Systems and Process Assurance from 2004 to 2007, and then served as a Senior Associate in the same division until 2010. She transitioned to General Motors where she held roles as Senior IT Auditor and Lead SAP Auditor between 2010 and 2014. Before her current role, she was an Internal Audit Manager at PwC from 2014 to 2016.
Education and Certifications
Sarah Johnson earned a Bachelor of Science in Business, Accounting from Oakland University from 1999 to 2004. She is certified as a Public Accountant (CPA) in Michigan and as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
SAP ERP and Compliance Expertise
Sarah has extensive experience in auditing business process and application controls within the SAP ERP system. She possesses significant knowledge of compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act of 2002 and Auditing Standard No. 5 (AS5). Her expertise extends to understanding and applying Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) internal auditing standards.
Industry Experience
Throughout her career, Sarah has accumulated internal and external audit experiences with public and private companies in varied industries such as automotive, industrial products, manufacturing, and chemicals. This diverse background has given her a well-rounded understanding of financial and operational risks, as well as the necessary controls related to business processes and information technology.