Emir Amirullah, Cpa, MBA
About Emir Amirullah, Cpa, MBA
Emir Amirullah, CPA, MBA, serves as the Director of SOX Governance at Sallie Mae, where he has worked since 2015. He possesses extensive experience in auditing and compliance, having held various positions in organizations such as Marriott International and KPMG International.
Current Role at Sallie Mae
Emir Amirullah serves as the Director of SOX Governance at Sallie Mae, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, ensuring that the company's internal controls are effective and adhere to regulatory standards. His expertise in managing stakeholder relationships within the Internal Audit Department is crucial for maintaining the integrity of financial reporting and compliance processes.
Previous Experience in Internal Audit
Emir Amirullah has extensive experience in internal audit roles, particularly at Marriott International, where he held several positions from 2005 to 2013. He started as a Senior Auditor and progressed to Supervising Senior Auditor, and then to Manager of Internal Audit. His responsibilities included assessing internal controls and compliance across various regions, including the Caribbean, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. He also worked as an Audit Manager at AOL Inc. from 2014 to 2015.
Educational Background
Emir Amirullah earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from the State University of New York at Buffalo - School of Management, where he studied from 2001 to 2003. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Indonesia, where he studied from 1994 to 1998. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in finance and auditing.
Expertise in Auditing and Compliance
Emir Amirullah is skilled in assessing the effectiveness of internal control design and ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). He has over twelve years of experience in both internal and external audit roles, which includes proficiency in using various audit software tools such as ACL data analysis tool, Thomson Reuters Governance, Risk, and Compliance (Paisley), and CCH TeamMate. His experience spans multiple regions, enhancing his understanding of global auditing practices.
Early Career Experience
Before his extensive career in internal audit, Emir Amirullah worked as an Associate Corporate Auditor at Medco Exploration & Production in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 2000 to 2001. He also gained experience as an Auditor at KPMG International from 1998 to 2000. These early roles contributed to his foundational knowledge in auditing and compliance, setting the stage for his future positions in the field.