Training Course on Treasury Management & Cash Flow Optimization

Introduction

Effective treasury management is essential for maintaining liquidity, managing financial risk, and ensuring the financial stability of any organization. This training course equips finance professionals with tools and strategies to optimize cash flow, manage working capital, and strengthen treasury operations in dynamic markets.

This training course on Treasury Management & Cash Flow Optimization provides practical insights into liquidity planning, banking relationships, cash forecasting, and risk mitigation. Participants will develop skills to streamline treasury functions, enhance financial visibility, and support strategic decision-making.

Target Audience

• Treasury and Cash Managers
• Finance Managers and Controllers
• Corporate Accountants
• CFOs and Finance Directors
• Risk and Compliance Officers
• Internal Auditors
• Investment and Banking Professionals

Duration

5 Days

Course Objectives

1. Understand the fundamentals of treasury and cash management
2. Design efficient cash flow forecasting models
3. Optimize working capital and liquidity
4. Manage banking relationships and treasury systems
5. Evaluate financial instruments for cash and liquidity
6. Mitigate financial risks using hedging tools
7. Implement treasury controls and compliance frameworks
8. Improve financial decision-making through treasury analytics

Course Content

Module 1: Treasury Management Essentials

• Role and structure of the treasury function
• Objectives of treasury operations
• Key treasury processes and controls
• Integration with corporate finance
• Centralized vs decentralized treasury models

Module 2: Cash Flow Forecasting Techniques

• Importance of accurate cash forecasting
• Short-term and long-term forecasting methods
• Rolling forecasts and scenario planning
• Tools for cash flow analysis
• Common forecasting pitfalls and solutions

Module 3: Working Capital Optimization

• Components of working capital
• Cash conversion cycle management
• Receivables, payables, and inventory optimization
• Cash pooling and netting strategies
• Improving liquidity through working capital

Module 4: Liquidity and Investment Management

• Liquidity risk assessment
• Surplus cash investment strategies
• Short-term investment instruments
• Matching liquidity with obligations
• Liquidity buffers and contingency planning

Module 5: Banking and Treasury Operations

• Managing bank accounts and relationships
• Treasury management systems (TMS)
• Cash concentration and disbursement
• Bank fees analysis and cost control
• Payment systems and automation

Module 6: Financial Risk Management in Treasury

• Identifying treasury-related risks
• Currency, interest rate, and credit risks
• Hedging instruments and strategies
• Derivatives use in treasury
• Risk limits and governance

Module 7: Compliance and Internal Controls

• Regulatory and policy compliance
• Treasury audit and internal controls
• Fraud prevention in treasury
• Documentation and approval workflows
• Ethics and accountability in treasury

Module 8: Treasury Performance and Strategic Role

• Treasury KPIs and benchmarking
• Strategic cash management
• Treasury’s role in corporate strategy
• Treasury analytics and decision support
• Future trends in treasury and fintech

General remarks

• Customizable courses are available to address the specific needs of your organization.
• The participant must be conversant in English
• Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate of completion from Lenol Development Center.
• The course fee for onsite training includes facilitation training materials, tea break and lunch.
• Accommodation and airport pick up are made upon request
• For any inquiries reach us through info@lenoldevelopmentcenter.com or +254 710 314 746
• Payment should be made to our bank