Course Outline

Module 1: Treasury Fundamentals and Role in the Organization

• Structure and functions of the treasury department

• Treasury policies and governance frameworks

• Centralized vs. decentralized treasury models

• Role of treasury in value creation and financial strategy

• Case Study: Designing a treasury structure for a growing firm

Module 2: Cash Flow Forecasting and Liquidity Management

• Importance of cash flow visibility

• Forecasting short, medium, and long-term cash flows

• Techniques and tools for cash forecasting

• Managing liquidity buffers and funding requirements

• Exercise: Build a practical cash flow forecast template

Module 3: Bank Relationship Management and Payment Systems

• Selecting and managing banking partners

• Understanding fees, credit lines, and service level agreements (SLAs)

• Overview of payment systems (SWIFT, RTGS, ACH)

• Bank account rationalization and treasury centralization

• Case Study: Negotiating bank fees and improving service levels

Module 4: Investment and Working Capital Optimization

• Short-term investment instruments: Money markets, T-bills, repos

• Surplus cash investment policies and risk-return trade-offs

• Working capital analysis and strategies (receivables, payables, inventory)

• Cash pooling and intercompany lending arrangements

• Simulation: Optimize a company’s working capital cycle

Module 5: Treasury Risk Management and Technology

• Identifying and managing foreign exchange and interest rate risk

• Internal controls and fraud prevention in treasury

• Treasury Management Systems (TMS) and automation tools

• Compliance with IFRS, Basel, and internal audit requirements

• Workshop: Evaluating a treasury risk and control matrix