Akbar Jessani

About Akbar Jessani

CEO & Director of Finance | Logistics, Risk & Financial Strategy LeaderSeasoned CEO and Director of Finance with over 20 years of experience in logistics, 3PL warehousing, freight forwarding, and financial leadership. A former internal audit and risk expert turned executive, I’ve led global operations, driven financial strategy, and delivered scalable growth across diverse sectors.Proven track record in- Building and leading high-performing teams across global regions- Overseeing corporate finance, investor relations, and audit coordination- Leading fraud investigations and risk transformations- Supporting M&A due diligence and strategic planning- Scaling logistics operations while ensuring compliance and profitability- Known for combining strategic vision with executional excellence to drive sustainable growth and client success.

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance Usi Usa

   Universal Shipping Inc.

   Feb 2023 — Present · US

   As CEO of Universal Shipping Inc, I lead the company’s end-to-end logistics, freight forwarding, and ecommerce fulfillment operations across North America. I oversee all strategic, financial, and operational aspects of the business—driving growth, optimizing cost structures, and ensuring exceptional client service. I directly manage financial reporting, including consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual performance updates, and lead audit and tax filing processes. I also work closely with investors and the leadership team to position USI for long-term success.Key Highlights: • Direct financial reporting to investors and stakeholders, including P&L, cash flow analysis, and forecasting. • Successfully manage annual audits and corporate tax filings in coordination with external advisors. • Drive expansion of Amazon FBA/FBM prep, DTC shipping, and warehousing capabilities. • Implement pricing strategies and operational controls to improve profitability. • Lead client acquisition, team development, and strategic partnerships to scale operations. • Champion a culture of performance, innovation, and accountability across departments.

Education

• ACCA - Fellow Member

  ACCA, Accountancy & Finance Management

  2003 — 2007

• Oxford Brookes University

  B.Sc, Accounting

  2003 — 2008

• Accountants & Auditors Association (AAA)

  UAECA, Charterd Accountant

  2015 — 2015

Skills

• Account Reconciliation
• Presentation Skills Coaching
• Ifrs
• Target Costing
• Consolidation
• Entrepreneurship
• Written & Oral Presentation Skills
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Assurance
• Tax
• Cash Flow
• Financial Statements
• Business Analysis
• Gaap
• Management
• Variance Analysis
• General Ledger
• Cost Accounting
• Banking
• Capacity Building
• Presentation Coaching
• Risk Management
• Team Management
• Budgets
• Finance
• Fraud
• Drama
• Financial Risk
• Corporate Finance
• External Audit
• Theatre
• Managerial Finance
• Acting
• Strategy
• Financial Accounting
• Strategic Planning
• Dance
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Analysis
• Fixed Assets