Our Corporate Treasury Policy serves as a guide for organizations aiming to enhance their treasury management practices. By providing a structured framework for managing treasury operations, this tool enables companies to effectively safeguard their financial assets while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The policies and procedures detailed within this tool facilitate optimized cash flow management, risk mitigation and strategic investment decisions. With an emphasis on control, transparency and efficiency, this resource is essential for organizations seeking to fortify their financial governance and reduce exposure to risks.

This tool includes two samples that illustrate the best practices in treasury policy implementation. Sample 1 focuses on the foundational aspects of treasury management, such as the opening and maintenance of bank accounts, wire transfer controls, short-term investment of surplus funds and internal reporting protocols. It emphasizes the importance of central oversight, segregation of duties and adherence to strict authorization processes. Sample 2 expands on these principles by addressing broader cash control activities, including debt management, cash disbursements, credit administration and derivatives. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Treasury department in ensuring cost-effective financing, robust cash forecasting and effective risk management. Together, these samples provide actionable guidance for tailoring treasury policies to meet organizational goals while maintaining strong financial controls.

Sample procedures include:

• A company bank account signature addition/deletion form must be completed to add or delete bank account signers.
• All bank accounts should be reviewed by Corporate Treasury or local finance managers annually to determine that a business reason still exists for the continuation of an account.
• The Treasury department should centrally manage short-term and long-term debt.
• Wire transfer or ACH instructions should be maintained and communicated by the Treasury department.