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Optimising Working Capital and Cash Flow Cycles

This programme focuses on freeing up cash and improving liquidity by managing the working capital cycle effectively. Participants learn to shorten the cash cycle across receivables, payables and inventory.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain the components of the working capital cycle
  • Measure and interpret the cash conversion cycle
  • Improve collection of receivables without losing customers
  • Manage payables to balance cash and relationships
  • Reduce cash tied up in inventory
  • Forecast and manage short term cash needs

Course outline

  1. 01Understanding working capital and liquidity
  2. 02The cash conversion cycle explained
  3. 03Managing and collecting receivables
  4. 04Credit terms and their cash impact
  5. 05Optimising payables and supplier terms
  6. 06Inventory levels and holding costs
  7. 07Short term cash flow forecasting
  8. 08Identifying trapped cash across the business
  9. 09Building a working capital improvement plan
  10. 10Monitoring liquidity performance

Who should attend

Finance officers, credit and collections staff, treasury and finance managers focused on cash and liquidity.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
24 to 26 Aug 2026Online3US$900
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026Cairo3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Accra3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Kigali3US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026Durban3R13,000
19 to 21 Oct 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
2 to 4 Nov 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026Dubai3US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026Lagos3US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026Harare3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Kampala3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026Pretoria3R13,000
21 to 23 Dec 2026Cape Town3R13,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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