Introduction

The digital transformation of public financial systems is reshaping how governments manage budgets, enhance transparency, and deliver efficient public services. In an age of real-time data, advanced analytics, and AI-powered solutions, public institutions must rethink traditional financial management frameworks and transition to smarter, digitally enabled systems that promote agility, accountability, and resilience.

This Digital Financial Management for Government Training Course empowers public finance professionals with cutting-edge skills in e-budgeting, digital auditing, AI-enhanced forecasting, and secure data-driven decision-making. It provides practical tools to modernize financial operations, combat inefficiencies, and align digital finance strategies with national development goals, while enhancing transparency and stakeholder confidence.

Target Audience

• Government financial controllers and treasurers
• Budget and expenditure planning officers
• Public sector auditors and internal control staff
• Financial systems analysts and digital transformation leads
• Procurement and financial compliance professionals
• Development finance and fiscal policy specialists
• ICT officers supporting public finance operations

Course Objectives

• Understand the principles of digital financial management and governance
• Apply digital tools to enhance budget planning, execution, and reporting
• Strengthen internal controls and audit processes through technology
• Leverage financial data for evidence-based decision-making
• Improve transparency, traceability, and accountability using digital systems
• Explore cloud-based and AI-powered public finance solutions
• Enhance cybersecurity practices within financial workflows
• Promote inter-agency integration of digital finance systems
• Foster sustainable digital transformation in public finance institutions

Duration

5 Days

Course Outline

Module 1: Principles and Frameworks of Digital Financial Management

• Evolution of public sector finance in the digital age
• Digital public finance architecture and global standards
• Key enablers and risks in digital transformation
• Aligning digital finance with national planning strategies
• Institutional readiness and change management

Module 2: e-Budgeting and Digital Expenditure Planning

• Tools for digital budget formulation and review
• Integrating performance-based budgeting in digital systems
• Enhancing expenditure transparency with online portals
• Workflow automation for approvals and disbursements
• Cross-sectoral budget collaboration platforms

Module 3: Digital Auditing and Internal Financial Controls

• AI and automation in audit trails and compliance checks
• Building risk-based digital audit strategies
• Strengthening real-time expenditure monitoring
• Tracking and mitigating financial irregularities
• Building digital audit dashboards

Module 4: Financial Data Analytics and Decision Intelligence

• Leveraging dashboards for real-time fiscal insights
• Predictive analytics for revenue and spending trends
• Visualizing financial KPIs to support executive decisions
• Enhancing policy planning through advanced data modeling
• Integrating open data for citizen oversight

Module 5: Cybersecurity and Data Protection in Public Finance

• Identifying and mitigating cyber threats in finance systems
• Securing financial records, databases, and transactions
• Ensuring regulatory compliance in digital finance
• Building resilient disaster recovery and backup plans
• Promoting data privacy and confidentiality practices

Module 6: Cloud Solutions and Financial System Integration

• Cloud migration for public finance systems
• API integration with tax, procurement, and payroll platforms
• Managing inter-agency data flows and interoperability
• Licensing, scalability, and vendor management
• Building system resilience through hybrid infrastructures

Module 7: Digital Procurement and Transparent Financial Governance

• e-Procurement platforms and contract tracking systems
• Ensuring fairness, competition, and efficiency digitally
• Combatting corruption with real-time procurement monitoring
• Integrating procurement data with budget and treasury systems
• Enhancing supplier engagement through digital tools

Module 8: Building Institutional Capacity for Digital Finance

• Change leadership for digital public finance reform
• Staff training and digital literacy strategies
• Monitoring and evaluating digital finance adoption
• Establishing digital finance innovation labs
• Sustaining transformation through policy and partnerships

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.