Treasury Management Essentials Training Course

This course introduces participants to the core principles and practices of treasury management, focusing on liquidity, cash flow, working capital, and risk management. It explores the role of the treasury function in supporting financial stability, funding strategies, and corporate governance. Participants will develop the skills needed to manage cash and short-term assets effectively while ensuring compliance with financial regulations and best practices.

Target Groups

• Treasury and cash management professionals
• Finance and accounting officers
• CFOs and financial controllers
• Bankers and relationship managers
• Risk management professionals
• Business consultants in finance
• Students pursuing finance and treasury careers

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the role and importance of treasury management in organizations.
2. Manage cash flows and working capital effectively.
3. Apply liquidity and funding management techniques.
4. Identify and mitigate financial risks in treasury operations.
5. Optimize the use of short-term investments and funding sources.
6. Strengthen compliance with treasury regulations and policies.
7. Align treasury operations with corporate financial strategy.
8. Leverage technology for treasury efficiency and reporting.
9. Enhance decision-making through treasury analytics and KPIs.
10. Apply best practices in treasury governance and controls.

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Treasury Management

• Functions and responsibilities of the treasury
• Strategic role in corporate finance

Module 2: Cash Flow & Liquidity Management

• Cash flow forecasting techniques
• Managing liquidity gaps

Module 3: Working Capital Management

• Managing receivables, payables, and inventory
• Optimizing cash conversion cycles

Module 4: Treasury Funding Strategies

• Short-term and long-term funding options
• Managing debt and equity financing

Module 5: Treasury Risk Management

• Market, credit, and liquidity risks
• Hedging techniques with derivatives

Module 6: Treasury Operations & Controls

• Policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Fraud prevention in treasury operations

Module 7: Treasury Technology & Systems

• Treasury management systems (TMS)
• Automation and reporting tools

Module 8: Investment of Surplus Funds

• Short-term investment instruments
• Risk-return considerations

Module 9: Treasury Governance & Compliance

• Regulatory frameworks and policies
• Ethical and governance standards

Module 10: Best Practices in Treasury Management

• Case studies from corporate and banking treasury
• Emerging trends in global treasury management