Anita Boateng
accountant
The Bronx,New York
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper
55 STAN OPERATING CORP
Queens, NY
03.2017 - 09.2022
- Record financial records in a ledger account
- Manage incoming receivables on a weekly basis
- Record and Reconcile monthly bank statements
- Process employee time sheets on a weekly basis.
Information System Security Officer
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Prepares and reviews Security authorization documentation including system security plan (SSP), risk assessment (RA), Contingency Plan (CP), Configuration Management Plan (CMP), Privacy Impact Analysis (PIA), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) and other artifacts required for the ATO package
- Verifies information system meets IT security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines in accordance with department and federal requirements to safeguard organizational assets, ensure data integrity, availability and confidentiality
- Analyze results of penetration tests, design reviews, source code reviews and other security tests
- Conducts monthly vulnerability scans using tools (e.g
- Tenable Nessus Pro, Burp Suite)
- Works with IT Operations and Network Engineers to mitigate system vulnerabilities discovered in network devices (routers, switches, VPN Concentrator), servers, and workstations
- Performed FISMA compliant security control assessments, identified weaknesses, and tracked remediation activities in Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
- General understanding and use of CSAM for RMF and report generation
- Worked with clients to improve the security posture of their information systems through the implementation of the (A&A/C&A) package
- Perform Risk Management Framework (RMF) Using NIST 800-37 as a guide for assessments and Continuous Monitoring
- Expertise in National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication (NIST SP) documentation: Perform assessments, assist with POA&M creation and remediation, using NIST SP 800-53 Rev.1 and NIST SP 800-53 rev.4
- Develop solutions to security weaknesses in the Requirement Traceable Matrix (RTM) and SAR
- New York Department of Information: Assurance and IT Auditing
Administrative Assistant
York College, Performing arts
Queens, NY
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Coordinates, plans and schedules meetings, and events
- Maintains database consisting of relevant files and documents using spreadsheets
- Assists in monthly closings and special projects
- Maintains accruals and prepares budgets
- Processes check requests and monthly bank settlements.
05.2013 - 07.2015
- Conducted security assessment interviews to determine the security posture of the System and developed a Security Assessment Report (SAR) in the completion of the Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E)
- Assessed threats, risks, and vulnerabilities from emerging security issues using Tenable Nessus and developed mitigation requirements
- Worked with system owner and security coordination team to ensure compliance with security processes and controls
- Developed Security Authorization documents and ensured System Security Plan (SSP), Security Assessment Plan (SAP), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), Contingency Planning and artifacts were maintained and updated in accordance with ISO guidelines
- Assist with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process using NIST SP 800-37 as a guide for assessments and Continuous Monitoring
- Validate system security requirement definition and analysis, and review System Security Plans
- Provide guidance on vulnerability and malware remediation.
Sales Associate
Macy’s
New York, NY
12.2010 - 11.2012
- Provided pricing and delivery information to internal and external staff members
- Resolved customer complaints to ensure satisfaction
- Evaluated all relevant information to handle product and service inquiries
- Reconciled cash register at the end of each day
- Received payments and issued receipts, credit due to customers.
Department of Finance
New York, NY
05.2009 - 07.2010
- Maintained financial records for companies by analyzing balance sheets and general ledger accounts
- Assisted in daily accounting tasks: entered A/P and A/R, processed payments, organized client billing folders
- Actively executed the daily goals and special projects assigned by the manager
- Performed general office duties: filing, scanning, and data entry
- Used the application of generally accepted accounting principles to prepare financial statements
- Provided support for the annual audit and updated management report.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
City University of New York, York College
06.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
City University of New York Borough of Manhattan Community College
06.2010
Skills
- Accounting
- Microsoft Suite
- Bookkeeping
- Billing
- Project Management
- Quickbook
- Customer Service
- Outlook
- Access
- Event Planning
- Database Maintenanc
- Financial Recordkeeping
- Analytical Reasoning
- Accounting and Bookkeeping
- Data Analysis and Research
Timeline
Information System Security Officer
06.2020 - 09.2021
Bookkeeper
55 STAN OPERATING CORP
03.2017 - 09.2022
Administrative Assistant
York College, Performing arts
09.2015 - 05.2016
05.2013 - 07.2015
Sales Associate
Macy’s
12.2010 - 11.2012
Department of Finance
05.2009 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
City University of New York, York College
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
City University of New York Borough of Manhattan Community College