Treasury Operations & Liquidity Planning Training Course

This course provides participants with practical knowledge and tools to manage treasury operations and ensure optimal liquidity for organizations. It covers essential treasury functions such as cash management, banking operations, liquidity forecasting, working capital optimization, and compliance with financial regulations. Participants will gain the skills to balance risk, liquidity, and profitability while ensuring smooth financial operations and long-term sustainability.

Target Groups

• Treasury managers and officers.
• Finance managers and controllers.
• Accountants and cash flow analysts.
• Bankers, investment officers, and financial consultants.
• Business owners and senior managers seeking better liquidity control.

Course Objectives

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

1. Understand the role of treasury in organizational financial health.
2. Manage daily cash operations and short-term funding needs.
3. Develop accurate liquidity forecasts.
4. Optimize working capital through effective receivables, payables, and inventory strategies.
5. Evaluate and manage banking relationships.
6. Apply risk management techniques in treasury operations.
7. Use treasury technology and automation tools effectively.
8. Ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations.

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Treasury Management

• Role and responsibilities of treasury.
• Treasury organization structures.
• Link between treasury and corporate strategy.

Module 2: Cash & Liquidity Management Fundamentals

• Importance of liquidity in financial stability.
• Daily cash operations.
• Liquidity buffers and reserves.

Module 3: Liquidity Forecasting & Planning

• Short-term vs. long-term forecasts.
• Tools and techniques for forecasting.
• Scenario planning and stress testing.

Module 4: Working Capital Optimization

• Receivables, payables, and inventory management.
• Improving cash conversion cycles.
• Negotiating terms with suppliers and customers.

Module 5: Treasury Operations & Banking Relations

• Payment systems and settlement processes.
• Managing multiple bank accounts.
• Selection and evaluation of banking partners.

Module 6: Funding & Investment Strategies

• Short-term borrowing options (overdrafts, credit lines, commercial paper).
• Investment of surplus funds.
• Balancing risk and return.

Module 7: Treasury Risk Management

• Identifying liquidity, interest rate, and FX risks.
• Hedging strategies and instruments.
• Policy frameworks for treasury risk.

Module 8: Treasury Technology & Automation

• Treasury management systems (TMS).
• Role of fintech in liquidity planning.
• Digital payments and real-time visibility.

Module 9: Compliance & Regulatory Frameworks

• Local and international regulations affecting treasury.
• AML and KYC requirements.
• Governance, internal controls, and audit.

Module 10: Best Practices & Case Studies

• Case studies on liquidity crises and responses.
• Treasury success stories in global organizations.
• Building a resilient treasury function.