Treasury Management Seminars

“We live in a rapidly evolving world of digital technologies and a constant need for improvement and optimization. Financial operations are no exception. Our clients are increasingly focused on how to manage treasury functions effectively—regardless of their business size or industry. At KPMG, our mission is to transform professional knowledge into tangible economic value for our clients, employees, global capital markets, and society as a whole. In line with this mission, we are pleased to share our extensive experience and expertise, as well as our unique industry-specific and professional knowledge. We invite you to participate in a series of seminars on the establishment, development, and optimization of the treasury function. These seminars are valuable for companies at all stages of treasury maturity that aim to align with global best practices and ensure the growth and competitiveness of their business.”

Margarita Ladeishchikova
Deputy Director, Digital CFO Group, Consulting Departme

Through our seminars, you will:

  • Gain structured and comprehensive knowledge in treasury management (based on the seminar program);
  • Identify development areas for your company's treasury function by comparing your current state to global best practices;
  • Learn about practical tools and approaches that can enhance treasury effectiveness. 

Seminar Topics:

1. Establishing and Developing the Treasury Function Seminar - This seminar is ideal for newly established or developing companies where the treasury function is either newly formed or is in the early stages of organizational development.
  • Topics include:
  • Current trends in treasury function development;
  • Fundamental treasury methodology;
  • Liquidity and cash management.

2. Efficient Treasury Management Seminar - Designed for companies seeking to improve current treasury operations and strengthen financial resilience.

  • This seminar offers deeper insights into treasury process optimization, covering:
  • Trends in treasury function evolution;
  • Liquidity management;
  • Financial risk management;
  • Payments and disbursements management;
  • Working capital management;
  • Treasury automation;
  • Treasury methodology.

3. Liquidity Management Seminar - Despite the diversity of liquidity forecasting techniques, there are a number of best practices that high-performing treasurers consistently follow. This seminar will cover:

  • Treasury function trends;
  • Types of liquidity forecasts and approaches;
  • Best practices and tools for liquidity forecasting;
  • Cash flow calendar as a planning instrument.

4. Working Capital Management Seminar - This seminar is suitable for professionals aiming to deepen their understanding of working capital management and implement effective tools and techniques:

  • Fundamentals of working capital management;
  • Cash conversion cycle;
  • Key components of working capital;
  • Tools and strategies for optimization.

5. Financial Risk Management - Since treasury departments typically manage financial risks, building a risk management framework and identifying the right tools is essential. The seminar includes:

  • Fundamentals of financial risk management systems;
  • Financial risk management based on international standards;
  • Liquidity risk management;
  • Credit risk management.

6. Implementing KPI Systems for Treasury Seminar- This seminar targets companies seeking to implement a comprehensive performance measurement system for their financial function, aligned with global best practices. Topics include:

  • KPI lifecycle;
  • Methodologies and approaches for KPI design;
  • Best practices for developing strategic and operational KPIs.

7. Shared Services Center (SSC) Setup and Development Seminar - This seminar is for companies ready to launch an SSC for enhancing efficiency in back-office functions. Topics include:

  •  Key success factors in establishing an SSC;
  • Implementation stages;
  • Continuous development of core SSC elements;
  • SSC performance evaluation.

Seminar Details:

  • Participants receive a certificate upon completion;
  • Duration: 3 to 10 academic hours depending on the seminar topic;
  • Target audience: Treasury department employees and finance professionals.

For more detailed information, please contact us via seminar@kpmg.kz and/or mladeishchikova1@kpmg.kz