-corporate financeOne of the primary duties of the treasurer is to communicate with banks and rating agencies, and to discuss with credit insurers and suppliers as to the period available for payment, purchase and financing.-Cash and liquidity managementCash and liquidity management is often described as the treasury's primary function, and in general, a company must be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due such as paying salaries to employees, suppliers, lenders, and shareholders. It can also be described as the need to maintain the liquidity or solvency of the company.