Tasks and Duties
Week 1 Task: Cash Flow Forecasting:
Your task for this week is to create a cash flow forecast for a hypothetical company. Start by researching the essentials of cash flow forecasting, including its significance in treasury management. Use a three-month period for the forecast and assume a mid-sized company in the manufacturing sector. The forecast should include all inflows and outflows, and should account for any uncertainties and risks. Your deliverable will be a detailed DOC report containing your forecast and assumptions, accompanied by a brief on why cash flow forecasting is critical in treasury management. The report should be approximately 10 pages long, including charts and diagrams. This task is designed to test your understanding of cash flow management and forecasting, key responsibilities for an Associate Director Treasury.
Week 2 Task: Risk Management Strategy:
This week, you will devise a risk management strategy for a hypothetical financial institution. Research and understand various types of financial risks, such as credit risk, liquidity risk, and operational risk. Then, develop a robust risk management strategy that includes identifying risks, assessing their impact, devising mitigation strategies, and monitoring and improving the strategy over time. The final deliverable will be a DOC file containing your detailed risk management strategy, including an explanation of each step in the risk management process and the rationale behind your strategic decisions.
Week 3 Task: Investment Portfolio Management:
Your task for the third week is to create a comprehensive plan for managing an investment portfolio for a hypothetical company. The plan should include the company's investment strategy, asset allocation, and plans for diversification and rebalancing. Be sure to include a section on risk management. Your deliverable will be a DOC file containing your investment portfolio management plan. This task is designed to test your understanding of investment strategies and portfolio management, key skills for an Associate Director Treasury.
Week 4 Task: Treasury Technology Implementation Plan:
This week, you will develop a plan for implementing a treasury management system (TMS) in a hypothetical organization. Research various TMS options available in the market and select one based on its features, cost, and suitability for the organization. Your plan should include the steps for implementation, expected challenges, and benefits that the organization will realize from the TMS. The final deliverable will be a DOC file containing your detailed plan, including an explanation of your choice of TMS and the rationale behind your implementation strategy.
Week 5 Task: Financial Reporting and Analysis:
Your task for the fifth week is to prepare a financial report for a hypothetical company. The report should include financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement) and a thorough analysis of the company's financial health. In your analysis, consider key financial ratios and their implications. Your final deliverable will be a DOC file containing the financial report and your analysis. This task will test your understanding of financial reporting and analysis, essential skills for an Associate Director Treasury.
Week 6 Task: Capital Structure Planning:
In the final week, you will create a capital structure plan for a hypothetical company. Research and understand the key components of capital structure, including equity, debt, and retained earnings, and their implications for the company's financial health and sustainability. Your plan should outline the ideal capital structure for the company, considering its industry, risk tolerance, and growth plans. The final deliverable will be a DOC file containing your capital structure plan, including a detailed explanation of your decisions and their implications for the company's future.