TREASURY MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES

Objective:

• Understand the strategic role and responsibilities of treasury management within an organization
• Apply modern cash and liquidity management techniques to improve financial performance
• Develop accurate cash flow forecasts and manage funding requirements effectively
• Evaluate treasury investment products and understand associated financial risks
• Assess and strengthen treasury policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
• Leverage technology to improve treasury operations and reporting
• Apply asset-liability management principles to support financial stability
• Understand the structure and operation of financial markets and treasury products
• Evaluate fair value principles and their impact on treasury activities
• Apply hedging strategies and risk management techniques to minimize financial exposure

Content:

Overview of Treasury Management

• Understanding the concept and responsibilities of the treasury function
• Exploring the role of the treasury and corporate treasurer
• Raising capital and managing banking relationships
• Managing corporate liquidity and financial risks
• Designing an effective treasury organization and structure
• Establishing treasury control frameworks
• Measuring treasury performance and effectiveness

Cash and Liquidity Management

• Understanding cash management objectives
• Managing working capital effectively
• Improving collections and cash concentration
• Applying ratio analysis for financial decision-making
• Developing accurate cash flow forecasts
• Understanding the purpose and types of cash flow forecasting
• Applying forecasting processes and methodologies

Treasury Funding and Investment Management

• Managing short-term borrowing requirements
• Evaluating long-term debt financing options
• Understanding short-term and long-term interest rates
• Managing loan agreements and financial covenants
• Understanding the role of credit rating agencies
• Using bonds for long-term funding and investment
• Managing short-term investments
• Evaluating long-term equity investments and valuation techniques

Treasury Policies, Procedures and Compliance

• Managing bank accounts and financial service policies
• Developing payment, collection, and cash concentration policies
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Implementing internal treasury policies and procedures
• Managing treasury systems and service delivery

Financial Risk Management and Treasury Best Practices

• Understanding the importance of financial risk management
• Identifying key treasury-related financial risks
• Managing market, liquidity, and financial risks
• Applying currency risk management techniques
• Understanding hedging strategies and treasury risk mitigation
• Implementing treasury management best practices

For Whom:

• Treasury Managers and Treasury Officers
• Finance Managers and Financial Controllers
• Chief Financial Officers (CFOs)
• Accountants and Financial Analysts
• Corporate Governance and Compliance Professionals
• Professionals responsible for cash management, budgeting, financial planning, and treasury operations