Public Financial Management
Strengthen budgeting, spending control, accounting and accountability across the public finance cycle.
- 5 days
- Classroom · Live virtual · In-house
- Afriskora Certificate of Completion
Course overview
This course covers the full public financial management cycle: fiscal planning, budget preparation and execution, cash and debt management, accounting and reporting, audit and oversight, with reference to PEFA assessments and reforms across Africa.
Who should attend
- Public-sector finance officers
- Budget and treasury staff
- Auditors and oversight bodies
- Development partner advisors
What you will be able to do
- Explain the PFM cycle and its institutions
- Prepare and execute budgets effectively
- Manage commitments, arrears and cash
- Produce reliable financial reports
- Support audit and oversight
Course outline
Day 1PFM foundations
- • PFM cycle
- • Legal frameworks
- • Fiscal policy and MTEF
- • PEFA framework
Day 2Budget preparation
- • Budget calendar
- • Programme budgeting
- • Revenue forecasting
- • Budget hearings
Day 3Budget execution
- • Commitment control
- • Expenditure arrears
- • Cash management
- • IFMIS
Day 4Accounting and reporting
- • Public-sector accounting
- • In-year reports
- • Annual financial statements
- • Transparency
Day 5Accountability
- • External audit
- • Legislative oversight
- • Citizen participation
- • Reform plan
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Public Financial Management course?
The course runs for 5 days. Daily start and finish times are confirmed in your joining instructions. Live virtual sessions cover the same programme.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every participant who completes the course receives an Afriskora Certificate of Completion with a unique code that employers can verify online.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. We can run it at your premises or online for your team, on dates that suit you, and adapt examples and case studies to your sector.
How do I book and pay?
Request dates and we'll send available sessions and a quote. Bookings are confirmed by invoice and paid by EFT. South African clients can include the course in their Workplace Skills Plan.
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