Job Title: Senior Financial Advisor – Loans & Project Financing
Company: Crescent Rice Mill Limited
Location: Kano
Employment Type: Part-time / Consultancy / Retainer
Industry: Manufacturing, Agriculture, Agro-processing and Industrial Operations
Crescent Rice Mill Limited is a rice processing company located along Kano–Gumel Road, Jogana, Kano State, Nigeria. The company specialises in producing various rice products, including Head Rice, Broken Rice, Reject Rice, Khus-Khus Rice and Rice Bran. With a focus on quality, sustainability and efficient distribution, Crescent Rice Mill Limited leverages modern milling technology and a dedicated workforce to serve households and businesses across Nigeria. The company also collaborates with local farmers to source quality rice paddy, supporting agricultural development and economic growth.
Job Summary
Crescent Rice Mill Limited is seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Financial Advisor to provide strategic financial advisory services, particularly in loan acquisition, project financing, capital raising and business expansion.
The successful candidate will work closely with management to identify suitable financing opportunities, develop bankable proposals, engage financial institutions, negotiate favourable financing terms and facilitate funding for the company’s projects and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and recommend suitable loan facilities and financing opportunities for the company.
- Develop funding strategies for business expansion, factory development, machinery acquisition and working capital requirements.
- Prepare or coordinate the preparation of bankable business plans, feasibility studies, financial projections and loan applications.
- Identify and engage commercial banks, development finance institutions, investment firms and other legitimate funding sources.
- Facilitate access to suitable financing programmes offered by institutions such as the Bank of Industry and other relevant development finance institutions.
- Advise management on interest rates, repayment structures, collateral requirements, grace periods and other financing terms.
- Support negotiations with lenders and financing partners to secure favourable financing arrangements.
- Evaluate project viability, financial risks, cash flow requirements and expected returns on investment.
- Monitor financing applications from initial engagement through approval, documentation and disbursement.
- Provide regular reports to management on financing opportunities, application progress, risks and recommendations.
- Advise on debt management, financial sustainability and long-term capital planning.
Qualifications and Experience
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
- Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CFA or relevant banking and finance credentials will be an advantage.
- A minimum of 20 years of relevant professional experience in corporate finance, investment banking, commercial banking, project finance or financial advisory services.
- Demonstrable experience in securing or structuring loans and financing for companies or large-scale projects.
- Proven experience working with commercial banks, development finance institutions and other funding organisations.
- Strong understanding of Nigerian financial institutions, lending requirements, credit assessment and business financing processes.
- Experience in manufacturing, agriculture, agro-processing, rice milling or other capital-intensive industries will be a strong advantage.
- Excellent financial analysis, negotiation, proposal development, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Key Competencies
- Strong professional network within the banking and finance sector.
- Ability to identify realistic financing opportunities and develop practical funding strategies.
- High level of integrity, confidentiality and professional accountability.
- Ability to work independently and provide strategic advice to senior management.
- Strong track record of delivering measurable financing results.
Remuneration and Engagement
Remuneration and engagement terms will be negotiated based on the candidate’s experience, proposed scope of work and demonstrated track record. The arrangement may include a retainer, transaction-based fees or another mutually agreed professional fee structure.
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- An updated CV or professional profile.
- A cover letter outlining their suitability for the role.
- Evidence of relevant experience in loan acquisition, project financing or corporate fundraising.
- Details of at least three relevant financing transactions successfully handled, including the nature of each transaction, their role and the outcome. Confidential client information may be appropriately anonymised.
- Two professional references, preferably from previous clients, employers or financial institutions.
Note: Only candidates who meet the experience requirements and can demonstrate relevant financing expertise will be considered. The company is seeking a trusted financial professional capable of turning viable business projects into bankable opportunities and helping management secure sustainable financing.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to [email protected] using “Senior Financial Advisor – Loans & Project Financing” as the subject of the email.
Application Closing Date: 10th November, 2026.