About this programme

Effective treasury and cash management are critical for organizational liquidity, stability, and growth. This course provides participants with practical knowledge of treasury operations, cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, banking relations, and financial risk mitigation. Through case studies and exercises, participants will learn how to optimize cash management strategies to ensure financial efficiency and compliance.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

Treasury and finance officers
Accountants and auditors
Cash and bank officers
Budget and financial analysts
Operations managers involved in financial decisions

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

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

Explain the role and functions of treasury in organizations.
Apply techniques for effective cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
Manage working capital to optimize financial efficiency.
Identify and mitigate treasury-related financial risks.
Build stronger relationships with banks and financial institutions.

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Introduction to Treasury Management

Role and responsibilities of corporate treasury
Treasury functions vs. finance functions
Importance of treasury in strategic decision-making
Case Study: Treasury’s role in business continuity

Module 2: Cash Flow Forecasting & Liquidity Planning

Principles of cash flow forecasting
Tools for short-term and long-term liquidity planning
Managing cash surpluses and deficits
Exercise: Developing a simple cash flow forecast

Module 3: Working Capital & Cash Optimization

Key components of working capital (AP, AR, inventory)
Cash concentration and pooling strategies
Best practices in cash optimization
Case Study: Improving working capital efficiency

Module 4: Treasury Risk Management

Types of treasury risks (liquidity, FX, interest rate, credit, operational)
Risk identification and assessment techniques
Tools to manage treasury risks
Exercise: Risk mapping for a sample organization

Module 5: Treasury Operations & Banking Relations

Treasury operations processes and controls
Bank account management and reconciliations
Negotiating with banks and managing counterparties
Case Study: Treasury-bank relationship management

Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impact

Strengthened liquidity and working capital management
Reduced financial risk exposure
Improved treasury policies and controls
Enhanced relations with banks and stakeholders

Personal Impact

Solid understanding of treasury fundamentals
Ability to manage cash positions and liquidity effectively
Skills to forecast cash flow and mitigate risks
Greater confidence in treasury and finance decision-making

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

Full calendar

City	Starts	Ends	Delivery	Book
NakuruNext	20 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Kigali	20 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Accra	20 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Kisumu	27 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Johannesburg	27 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Dakar	27 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book