This course equips government professionals with essential skills in budgeting, reporting, and internal controls, ensuring effective governance and adaptability to changing fiscal landscapes.
| Date | Venue | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 September - 02 October 2026 | Sandton, Gauteng | 5 Days | |
| 30 November - 04 December 2026 | Sandton, Gauteng | 5 Days |
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Public Financial Management involves overseeing public sector finances, essential for professionals in various government roles. This advanced course will provide you with a deep understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of Public Financial Management and Administration, vital for adapting to the changing nature and scale of government expenditure.
Why attend this Public Financial Management and Administration Masterclass?
The Masterclass in Public Financial Management and Administration is crucial for public sector professionals to stay abreast of rapidly evolving financial management principles, which are foundational to effective public governance.
This Public Financial Management and Administration comprehensive course is designed to enable participants to:
Grasp the entire Public Financial Management (PFM) cycle.
Learn strategies for robust budget preparation and understand execution risks.
Apply internal control policies effectively during budget execution.
Assess policies and take corrective actions as needed.
Personal Benefits
Attendees will benefit by learning to:
Interpret financial reports and identify performance indicators.
Plan and manage budgets effectively, ensuring value for money.
Engage confidently in financial discussions and manage potential issues proactively.
Prospen Africa’s Public Financial Management and Administration course is suitable for:
Government accountants and auditors.
Professionals in supreme audit institutions.
Diplomats, envoys, ambassadors, and public sector policymakers.
Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:
– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.
Module 1: Public Financial Management Essentials
Framework and objectives of PFM.
The role of fiscal policy in PFM.
Phases of the budget cycle and their significance.
Module 2: Strategic Budgeting
Advanced budgeting techniques and revenue management strategies.
Integrating project management principles in PFM.
Module 3: Formulating the Budget
Techniques for constructing annual and medium-term financial plans.
Module 4: Securing Budget Approval
Navigating the legislative approval process.
Understanding the Public Financial Management Act and associated legalities.
Module 5: Executing the Approved Budget
Strategies for successful budget implementation.
Effective cash planning and debt management.
Best practices in procurement within PFM.
Module 6: Accounting and Internal Controls in PFM
Utilization of Financial Management Information Systems.
Adherence to accounting standards: Accrual and Cash basis IPSAS.
Establishing and maintaining robust internal control policies.
Role and process of internal auditing.
Module 7: The Role of External Audit in PFM
Function and standards of Supreme Audit Institutions.
Facets of legislative oversight.
Encouraging public participation in the PFM process.
Module 8: Evaluating Budgetary Performance
Methods for providing budgetary feedback.
Comparing actual financial outcomes with budget projections.
Promoting fiscal transparency.
Iterative updates to budget strategy based on performance data.
Discover how our courses enhance professionals’ effectiveness in their workplaces.
What made the sessions exceptionally helpful was the deliberate focus on actionable strategies rather than just high-level concepts. The structured approach kept the content engaging. It was a highly impactful professional development experience.
It has been a really fruitful and helpful training. Many thanks to PROSPEN AFRICA and the facilitator Olufemi. This is definitely going to make my work life easier and meaningful.
The course really taught us deep in to Payroll and made us aware of things we were not aware of.
The training was very insightful and the facilitator was very engaging which made everything easier to understand and follow. It has really equipped us in our areas of lack and we feel confident now on our next assignments on forecasts and analysis
The course was practical, informative and relevant
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