Treasury Accounting, Cash Governance, and Liquidity Risk Management Training Course

Introduction
Treasury operations and cash governance are critical for ensuring an organization’s liquidity, financial stability, and risk management. Effective cash and treasury management allows organizations to optimize working capital, maintain solvency, and meet financial obligations while maximizing returns on idle funds.
This course provides participants with an in-depth understanding of treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, investments, and banking relationships. It emphasizes governance frameworks and controls to ensure accuracy, transparency, and accountability in cash and treasury functions.
Participants will learn how to design and implement internal controls for cash handling, banking, and investments. The course highlights methods for monitoring cash movements, reconciling accounts, and preventing misappropriation or operational errors in treasury processes.
The training also covers compliance with regulatory requirements, reporting standards, and corporate governance principles. Participants will gain insights into managing risk exposures, adhering to treasury policies, and ensuring ethical practices in all cash and financial operations.
Through practical exercises, case studies, and scenario-based learning, participants will acquire skills in cash forecasting, liquidity planning, risk assessment, and performance measurement. Emphasis is placed on real-time reporting, technology integration, and proactive treasury decision-making.
Designed for treasury officers, finance managers, auditors, controllers, and CFOs, this course equips participants to strengthen governance, safeguard organizational funds, enhance cash utilization, and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal policies.

Who Should Attend

• Treasury officers and cash managers
• Finance managers and controllers
• Accountants involved in cash and banking operations
• Internal and external auditors
• Risk and compliance officers
• CFOs and financial strategists
• Banking relationship managers
• ERP and treasury system administrators
• Consultants and advisors in financial management
• Trainers and educators in treasury operations

Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

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

• Apply effective treasury and cash management practices to optimize liquidity and working capital for the organization.
• Design and implement internal controls for cash handling, banking, and investment operations to prevent errors and fraud.
• Conduct cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and investment analysis to ensure timely availability of funds.
• Reconcile bank accounts, monitor cash movements, and detect anomalies in treasury operations efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks, corporate policies, and governance standards in treasury and cash management.
• Implement risk management strategies to mitigate operational, credit, market, and liquidity risks in treasury functions.
• Integrate technology, ERP systems, and automated reporting tools to enhance treasury operations and decision-making.
• Evaluate banking relationships, service agreements, and treasury service providers for optimal value and efficiency.
• Prepare accurate treasury reports for management, auditors, and regulatory authorities in line with best practices.
• Promote ethical practices, transparency, and accountability in all treasury and cash operations across the organization.

Comprehensive Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Treasury Operations

• Overview of treasury and cash management functions
• Objectives, roles, and responsibilities
• Importance of liquidity management
• Governance and accountability in treasury

Module 2: Cash Management Principles

• Cash flow cycles and forecasting
• Cash collection and disbursement processes
• Cash concentration and pooling strategies
• Managing short-term investments

Module 3: Banking Operations and Relationships

• Bank account management and reconciliations
• Treasury banking products and services
• Managing banking relationships and agreements
• Monitoring banking fees and performance

Module 4: Internal Controls for Treasury

• Segregation of duties and approval hierarchies
• Fraud prevention and detection mechanisms
• Transaction monitoring and reconciliation controls
• Policies and procedures for cash operations

Module 5: Regulatory Compliance and Reporting

• Legal and regulatory frameworks for treasury
• Reporting standards and obligations
• Governance and audit requirements
• Maintaining records and documentation

Module 6: Risk Management in Treasury

• Identifying operational, credit, market, and liquidity risks
• Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
• Contingency planning and scenario analysis
• Monitoring and reporting risk exposures

Module 7: Technology in Treasury Operations

• ERP systems and treasury management software
• Automated reconciliations and reporting
• Real-time dashboards and analytics
• Cybersecurity and data integrity

Module 8: Investments and Liquidity Optimization

• Short-term investment vehicles and strategies
• Managing cash reserves and working capital
• Portfolio risk assessment and return analysis
• Aligning investments with organizational goals

Module 9: Auditing Treasury and Cash Functions

• Internal audit of treasury processes
• Evaluating internal controls and reconciliations
• Reporting audit findings and corrective actions
• Ensuring compliance with policies and regulations

Module 10: Case Studies and Emerging Trends

• Real-world treasury challenges and solutions
• Lessons from failures and successes
• Emerging trends in treasury technology
• Strategic applications for enhanced governance

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, airport transfers, Upskill gift package, guided tour and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808

Terms of Payment

Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better