Treasury Operations & Cash Management Training Course

This course provides participants with in-depth knowledge of treasury operations and effective cash management strategies. It focuses on managing liquidity, optimizing working capital, handling treasury instruments, and ensuring financial stability through efficient treasury practices. Participants will also learn about risk management in treasury operations, cash flow forecasting, and the use of technology in modern treasury functions.

Target Groups

• Treasury managers and officers
• Finance and accounting professionals
• Bankers and financial services staff
• Corporate finance teams
• Risk and liquidity managers
• CFOs and finance directors
• Students and graduates pursuing careers in treasury and corporate finance

Course Objectives

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

1. Understand the roles and responsibilities of the treasury function.
2. Apply techniques for efficient cash flow forecasting and management.
3. Manage liquidity and working capital effectively.
4. Utilize treasury instruments for investment and funding decisions.
5. Implement strategies for minimizing financial and liquidity risks.
6. Establish internal controls for treasury operations.
7. Integrate technology and digital tools in treasury management.
8. Analyze treasury performance using KPIs and dashboards.
9. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
10. Align treasury management practices with organizational strategy.

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Treasury Operations

• Role of treasury in organizations
• Structure of treasury departments
• Key functions and responsibilities

Module 2: Cash Flow Forecasting

• Techniques for short-term and long-term forecasting
• Building forecasting models
• Common forecasting challenges

Module 3: Liquidity Management

• Identifying liquidity gaps
• Strategies for maintaining liquidity buffers
• Use of credit lines and overdraft facilities

Module 4: Working Capital Optimization

• Managing receivables, payables, and inventory
• Cash conversion cycle
• Best practices for working capital efficiency

Module 5: Treasury Instruments and Investments

• Money market instruments
• Short-term investment options
• Funding strategies

Module 6: Treasury Risk Management

• Interest rate and currency risks
• Hedging strategies in treasury operations
• Risk mitigation policies

Module 7: Treasury Technology and Systems

• Treasury Management Systems (TMS)
• Automation of cash and treasury processes
• Role of fintech in treasury operations

Module 8: Internal Controls and Compliance

• Designing effective treasury controls
• Fraud prevention in treasury operations
• Regulatory and compliance frameworks

Module 9: Treasury Reporting and Performance Measurement

• Treasury KPIs and dashboards
• Reporting to management and stakeholders
• Continuous performance monitoring

Module 10: Strategic Treasury Management

• Linking treasury with corporate strategy
• Treasury’s role in financial decision-making
• Building a resilient treasury function