CFC402: Training on Cash and Treasury Management with Application of Advanced Excel

Onsite Price

Ksh: 112,000.00

$: 1,120.00

Online Price

Ksh: 64,000.00

$: 640.00

Duration:

5 Days

Description

Module 1: Fundamentals of Cash and Treasury Management

Objective: Introduce key concepts, cash flow cycles, and best practices in treasury management.

Key Topics:

Overview of Cash and Treasury Management
Cash Flow Cycle and Liquidity Management
Treasury Operations and Banking Relations
Cash Flow Forecasting Techniques
Understanding Working Capital Management
Treasury Policies and Internal Controls

Excel Functions & Tools:

Basic Financial Analysis: SUM(), SUBTOTAL(), AVERAGE()
Data Validation & Formatting: Conditional Formatting, Data Validation
Sorting & Filtering Data: SORT(), FILTER(), PivotTables
Basic Cash Flow Modeling: Using Tables and Named Ranges

Module 2: Cash Flow Forecasting and Liquidity Planning

Objective: Learn how to build and automate cash flow forecasting models using Excel.

Key Topics:

Short-term vs. Long-term Cash Flow Forecasting
Direct and Indirect Methods of Cash Flow Forecasting
Managing Seasonal and Cyclical Cash Fluctuations
Sensitivity Analysis and Scenario Planning
Building Dynamic Cash Flow Models in Excel

Excel Functions & Tools:

Financial Functions: NPV(), IRR(), XNPV(), XIRR()
Forecasting Tools: FORECAST.LINEAR(), TREND(), GROWTH()
Data Analysis: DATA TABLES, Scenario Manager
Dynamic Modeling: OFFSET(), INDEX(), MATCH(), INDIRECT()

Module 3: Treasury Risk Management and Cash Investments

Objective: Understand how to manage financial risks and optimize cash investments.

Key Topics:

Identifying Treasury Risks (Interest Rate, Liquidity, Credit, and FX Risk)
Hedging Strategies and Use of Financial Instruments
Money Market Investments (T-Bills, Commercial Papers, Repos)
Foreign Exchange (FX) Exposure Management
Bank Reconciliation and Fraud Prevention in Treasury Operations

Excel Functions & Tools:

Statistical Analysis for Risk Management: STDEV(), VAR(), COVARIANCE.P(), CORREL()
Monte Carlo Simulation: RAND(), RANDBETWEEN() with Data Tables
FX and Interest Rate Modeling: CONVERT(), CURRENCY CONVERSION TABLES
Bank Reconciliation Automation: VLOOKUP(), XLOOKUP(), IFERROR()

Module 4: Treasury Performance Metrics and Cash Position Management

Objective: Learn how to measure treasury performance and optimize cash positioning.

Key Topics:

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Treasury Management
Cash Flow Ratios and Liquidity Ratios
Optimal Cash Positioning and Surplus Management
Bank Relationship Management and Cost Optimization
Automating Cash Flow Dashboards in Excel

Excel Functions & Tools:

Financial Ratios Calculation: ROA, ROE, QUICK RATIO, CURRENT RATIO
Dashboard and Visualization: PivotTables, PivotCharts, SPARKLINES()
Conditional Formatting for Alerts: IF(), IFS(), CONDITIONAL FORMATTING
Automated Reports with Power Query

Module 5: Advanced Excel Automation for Treasury Management

Objective: Automate treasury processes, create financial models, and enhance reporting.

Key Topics:

Automating Bank Reconciliation and Payment Processing
Advanced Cash Flow Modeling and Scenario Analysis
Using Macros for Treasury Operations
Integrating Power BI with Excel for Advanced Analytics
Best Practices in Treasury Management with Excel

Excel Functions & Tools:

Advanced Automation with VBA: Introduction to Macros and VBA Scripting
Data Modeling with Power Pivot
Advanced Financial Modeling: GOAL SEEK(), SOLVER(), WHAT-IF ANALYSIS
Connecting Excel to External Data Sources

Description

Course Objectives

Training on Cash and Treasury Management with Application of Advanced Excel

By the end of this 5-day corporate training, participants will be able to:

Understand Cash and Treasury Management Fundamentals
- Gain a solid understanding of cash flow cycles, liquidity management, and treasury operations.
- Develop strategies for optimizing working capital and managing cash reserves.
Build and Automate Cash Flow Forecasting Models
- Learn how to create accurate cash flow forecasts using direct and indirect methods.
- Apply advanced Excel functions to model, analyze, and visualize cash inflows and outflows.
Manage Treasury Risks and Optimize Cash Investments
- Identify and mitigate risks related to interest rates, liquidity, credit, and foreign exchange.
- Evaluate different investment options for surplus cash using Excel-based financial models.
Monitor Treasury Performance and Optimize Cash Positioning
- Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to track cash and treasury efficiency.
- Automate reporting and analysis of cash positions using Excel dashboards and Power Query.
Enhance Treasury Operations through Advanced Excel Automation
- Leverage advanced Excel functions, macros, and Power BI for process automation.
- Integrate Excel with financial systems for real-time treasury decision-making.
Improve Bank Reconciliation and Fraud Prevention Measures
- Automate bank reconciliation processes and detect financial anomalies using Excel.
- Implement best practices in treasury governance, internal controls, and fraud prevention.
Develop Hands-on Practical Skills through Real-World Case Studies
- Work on practical exercises and case studies to apply learning to real-world treasury challenges.
- Gain actionable insights into streamlining treasury functions using Excel.

This course is designed to equip finance and treasury professionals with the technical expertise and analytical skills needed to optimize cash management, enhance decision-making, and drive financial efficiency in their organizations.

General Notes

GENERAL NOTES
i. The clients have many options on where they would wish to have the training
ii. The client should communicate their preferred training venue at least seven days before the training date failure to which the training shall take place in Nairobi.
iii. This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies.
iii. Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.
iv. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a Chania finance consultancy certificate.
v. The onsite training fee covers tuition fees, training materials, tea at 10am, lunch, tea at 4pm, training venue and a certificate on completion. Accommodation and travel may be arranged for our participants upon request.
vi. The online training fee covers tuition fees, training materials, and a certificate on completion.