Ijeoma Taylaur

Operating as Chief Financial Officer of the Travant group and reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. This role is responsible for the design and operation of the finance systems and processes of the company, managing the processes for financial and strategic planning, capital budgeting and cash flow planning. I also play a key role in managing investor relations. Key responsibilities include: • Managing and directing all aspects of the Finance & Accounting functions of the group • Managing the processes for financial and tax planning, treasury management, strategy, budgets and forecasts and other related duties • Ensuring that all financial corporate governance requirements are fully met • Ensuring that all financial reports are in accordance with relevant accounting standards (NASB and IFRS) • Liaising with external auditors, regulatory bodies/ authorities and tax and financial management consultants (Nigeria and Mauritius) and ensuring compliance with local (state) and federal tax reporting requirements. Successfully managed the Travant group’s tax liabilities. • Successfully managing the relationships with key stakeholders including the Fund’s limited partners’, board directors, employees and lenders. • Successfully established systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the organization • Fund administration and accounting services including issuing capital call notices and fund investor reporting • Managing the HR function, including the office operational and administrative requirements • Successfully directing the affairs of the IT function by liaising with the IT consultants • Successfully implemented human resource policies and procedures that enhances effective talent management, including benefits compensation, learning and development and preparation of compensation recommendations • Successfully implementing all aspects of the company’s brand management and corporate communications drive