Advanced Cash and Treasury Management

Training Introduction

Cash and treasury management is the backbone of organizational liquidity, financial stability, and operational efficiency—especially in complex public and private sector environments. With evolving financial markets, digital transformation, and heightened expectations for transparency and accountability, treasury professionals must be equipped with advanced tools, techniques, and systems to manage funds effectively.

This Advanced Cash and Treasury Management course provides a deep dive into the strategic, operational, and technological aspects of treasury functions. It is tailored for senior finance professionals, public treasury officials, corporate treasurers, and cash managers who are responsible for ensuring liquidity, minimizing financial risk, managing investments and debts, and aligning treasury strategies with overall financial goals.

The course reflects international best practices, integrates modern technologies, and explores global trends such as centralized treasury operations, real-time payments, digital wallets, cash forecasting automation, and cyber risk in treasury functions.

 

Training Objectives

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

• Design and implement effective cash flow forecasting and liquidity strategies
• Manage centralized treasury operations and optimize cash positions
• Integrate treasury risk management frameworks
• Implement technology solutions such as Treasury Management Systems (TMS)
• Align treasury practices with corporate or public sector financial strategies
• Comply with international standards and best practices in treasury operations

 

Course Content

Module 1: Foundations of Treasury and Cash Management

• Overview of treasury functions in the public and private sectors
• Treasury operations lifecycle
• Linkages between cash, liquidity, and risk management

Module 2: Treasury Organizational Structures

• Centralized vs. decentralized treasury models
• Shared services and treasury centers
• Governance and policy frameworks

Module 3: Cash Flow Management Principles

• Understanding working capital cycles
• Forecasting techniques (short-term, medium-term, long-term)
• Optimizing inflows and outflows

Module 4: Liquidity Management Strategies

• Liquidity planning and contingency buffers
• Liquidity ratios and performance indicators
• Managing unexpected cash needs

Module 5: Cash Forecasting Models and Tools

• Cash forecasting methodologies
• Building forecasting models (bottom-up, top-down)
• Using Excel, ERP, and specialized TMS tools

Module 6: Treasury Policies and Internal Controls

• Treasury policy design and implementation
• Segregation of duties
• Compliance with control frameworks (e.g., COSO)

Module 7: Bank Relationship Management

• Selecting and evaluating banking partners
• Managing multiple banking relationships
• Service level agreements and fee analysis

Module 8: Payment Systems and Settlements

• Overview of payment methods (ACH, RTGS, SWIFT, etc.)
• Real-time payments and instant settlement systems
• Cross-border and multi-currency transactions

Module 9: Treasury Risk Management

• Types of treasury risks: liquidity, credit, market, operational
• Risk identification and mitigation strategies
• Risk-adjusted decision-making

Module 10: Debt Management and Treasury Operations

• Debt instruments and structuring
• Public debt sustainability analysis
• Loan administration and interest servicing

Module 11: Investment of Surplus Funds

• Investment policies and objectives
• Instruments: treasury bills, repos, term deposits, mutual funds
• Risk vs. return considerations

Module 12: Public Sector Treasury Management

• Treasury Single Account (TSA) systems
• Cash management in line ministries and subnational governments
• Integration with IFMIS

Module 13: Treasury Management in Corporations

• Corporate cash pooling and netting
• In-house banks and intercompany lending
• Multi-entity treasury consolidation

Module 14: Treasury Management Systems (TMS)

• Features and selection of TMS
• Integration with ERP and banking platforms
• Automation of treasury workflows

Module 15: Cash Positioning and Daily Liquidity Management

• Reconciling projected vs. actual cash
• Intraday cash management
• Maintaining minimum and target balances

Module 16: Cash Flow Analysis and Reporting

• Cash flow statements: direct and indirect methods
• Interpreting trends for decision-making
• Reporting formats and dashboards

Module 17: Treasury Accounting and Reporting Standards

• Accounting treatment of treasury activities
• IFRS/IPSAS compliance for treasury transactions
• Audit requirements and documentation

Module 18: Treasury Compliance and Regulation

• Regulatory reporting and legal requirements
• KYC/AML and treasury’s role in compliance
• International sanctions and embargoes

Module 19: Treasury Fraud Prevention and Cybersecurity

• Treasury-specific fraud risks
• Fraud detection tools and red flags
• Cybersecurity best practices for digital treasury operations

Module 20: Cash and Treasury Planning in Crisis Situations

• Scenario planning and stress testing
• Crisis liquidity management frameworks
• Treasury contingency and business continuity planning

Module 21: Use of Data Analytics in Treasury

• Key treasury metrics and KPIs
• Dashboards and visualizations
• Predictive analytics in liquidity planning

Module 22: Green Treasury and Sustainable Finance

• ESG integration in treasury practices
• Green bonds and sustainable cash investment options
• Reporting environmental financial risks

Module 23: Treasury Talent and Capacity Development

• Competencies for modern treasury professionals
• Structuring treasury teams
• Training and knowledge management

Module 24: Global Trends and Innovations in Treasury

• FinTech in treasury: AI, APIs, blockchain
• Real-time treasury and virtual accounts
• Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and implications

 

Training Methodology

• Interactive expert-led presentations
• Real-life case studies (public and corporate treasury)
• Excel-based financial modeling and forecasting
• Simulation exercises and workshops
• System demonstrations (optional: TMS, ERP modules)

 

Target Audience

• Treasury and cash managers (public and private sectors)
• Finance controllers and CFOs
• Public finance officials (treasury departments, central banks)
• Investment officers and risk managers
• Accountants and ERP system users

 

Course Duration

• Standard Format: 6 weeks (1 module per day)
• Accelerated Format: 14 days (2–3 modules per day)
• Delivery Options: In-person, virtual, hybrid

 

Certification

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive:

Certificate of Completion in Advanced Cash and Treasury Management