Geoffrey Osinde

Dynamic Strategic Supply Chain & Sourcing Manager with over 15 years of experience in financial management and operational efficiency. Proven track record in budget development, cash flow management, and process improvement, leading to substantial profit margins and cost savings. Expertise in synthesizing financial data to support strategic decision-making.

Committed to leveraging strong analytical, leadership, and collaborative skills to optimize supply chain processes and drive organizational success.

Consultant - LIBERTY TAX CORPORATION - London, Canada

(2021-02 - 2022-11)

• Executed preparation and filing of corporate tax returns with the Canada Revenue Agency
• Facilitated the preparation and filing of T1 returns for individuals to the Canada Revenue Agency
• Delivered comprehensive bookkeeping services tailored for small and medium-sized businesses
• Formulated cash flow positions to enhance financial management for small and medium-sized enterprises
• Drafted annual budgets that supported strategic planning for small and medium-sized businesses
• Administered payroll processing for small and medium-sized enterprises

Controller - SODECIA INC - London, Canada

(2020-05 - 2020-10)

• Oversaw daily cash flow management and ensured compliance with bank covenants
• Developed and delivered comprehensive budgets alongside monthly departmental variance analyses
• Collaborated with banking partners to align working capital requirements with operational needs
• Conducted strategic financial analyses to facilitate enhanced decision-making processes
• Synthesized financial information for quarterly and annual reporting in compliance with GAAP
• Directed costing processes based on Bill of Materials to streamline production efficiencies
• Joined forces with audit teams to guarantee full compliance with regulatory standards and mitigate risks
• Led recruitment, training, and mentoring initiatives for Accounting and Finance personnel

Controller - SODECIA INC - London, Canada

(2017-08 - 2020-04)

• Generated and presented budgets alongside monthly departmental variance reviews to stakeholders
• Synthesized financial information for quarterly and annual reports in compliance with GAAP
• Championed the preparation of costing for components within Aircraft Assembly processes
• Coordinated external auditors to ensure thorough annual audit execution
• Managed the review and oversight of journal entries, payroll, accounts receivable, and statutory reporting
• Diligently tracked operational statistics and maintained detailed records to support Human Resources functions
• Produced financial statements and facilitated monthly closing procedures
• Investigated and analyzed reporting discrepancies to enhance accounting operating procedures

Controller - ARKAL PLASTIC NORTH AMERICA INC - London, Canada

(2013-01 - 2017-07)

• Orchestrated strategic planning and working capital management, achieving a $5M growth in asset base
• Oversaw margin reporting to ensure effective product costing and pricing strategies
• Aggregated and reported financial information for quarterly and annual reports in compliance with GAAP
• Instituted month-end close reporting functions to regulate costs, resulting in a 12.5% increase in profit margins
• Managed Finance and Planning teams to facilitate accurate financial and operational reporting
• Provided leadership in the costing processes of automotive parts to optimize efficiency
• Realized $3M in annual savings through effective reduction of storage costs
• Supported Accounts Payable processes to enhance workflow efficiencies

Product Cost Accountant & Reporting Analyst - E.I. DUPONT COMPANY CANADA - Mississauga, Canada

(2010-01 - 2012-12)

• Managed product costing endeavors while supporting new product development initiatives
• Executed product price variance analyses to enhance pricing strategies
• Planned and submitted journal vouchers for month-end reconciliation activities
• Reconciled profitability reports for global financial reporting needs
• Conducted research and made recommendations for adjustments regarding unrealized transfer profits on legal entity reports
• Supported Accounts Payable functions to streamline financial operations
• Prepared comprehensive Balance Sheet reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy

Financial Analyst (Contract) - Suncor Energy Services Inc. - Sarnia, Canada

(2003-10 - 2007-09)

• Leveraged SAP for conducting financial analysis and reporting on major projects
• Cross-functionally monitored project costs to maintain budgetary compliance
• Compiled monthly budget versus actual reports to provide financial clarity
• Devised procedures for tracking and managing subcontractor invoices
• Successfully transitioned financial data from SAP 4.6 to version 4.7
• Engineered systems for foreign currency purchasing and tracking to enhance operational performance

Project Financial Administrator - Transtec SA - Brussels, Belgium

(2002-01 - 2003-04)

• Instituted an accounting system to meticulously track project costs
• Managed monthly project financial report preparations to ensure accurate communication of financial status
• Provided monthly progress billing based on completion percentages to enhance cash flow management
• Collaborated across departments in strategic project planning to achieve objectives
• Executed cash flow projections to guide financial decision-making
• Drafted procurement bidding and tendering documents to streamline acquisition processes

B. Commerce - Commerce - University of Toronto (1980-08 - 1982-12)