Saifullah Khan

Over a decade of practical experience in the areas of international trade, accounting and finance, internal and external financial & management audits, taxation and management consultancy. Specialized in WTO Laws which includes Agreement on Antidumping, Agreement on Subsidies & Countervailing Measures, Agreement on Safeguards, General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) and TRIPS.

Acquired extensive experience of dealing with antidumping law and procedures in Pakistan and abroad. Involved in more than 80% of the antidumping cases initiated by the Pakistani Antidumping Authority (i.e. National Tariff Commission, Ministry of Commerce – Pakistan) till date. Provided antidumping consultancy services to the domestic industry in Pakistan, working for them as a petitioner (prepared their antidumping application/case and represented them throughout the investigation till the imposition of final antidumping duties). Representeda large number of foreign producers / exporters in various countries for protection of their commercial interests in Pakistan; working as their attorney/consultant in Pakistan and defended them till final determination, in compliance with the provisions of WTO Agreement on Antidumping, Antidumping Duties Ordinance 2000 and Antidumping Duties Rules 2001.

While working with the international trade lawyers/consultants in various countries (including Belgium, China, South Korea, Thailand etc.) in different antidumping and other assignments;gained a good knowledge and understanding of antidumping regulations of different countries and the practices being followed by their antidumping authorities.

At present I amserving as Managing Partner of S.U.Khan Associates, Management Consultants and Chief Executive of S.U.Khan & Co. Cost & Management Accountants. The continuous success in the field of antidumping consultancy has made S.U.Khan Associates, Management Consultants a pioneer WTO related consulting firm in Pakistan. S.U.Khan Associates has successfully worked for foreign producers/exporters as well, in addition to providing antidumping consultancy services to many domestic producers in Pakistan. The firm is also providing advisory services to its clients regarding GATS and TRIPS agreement of the WTO.

I have been presenting papers on the subject of Trade Remedy Laws of WTO, TRIPS Agreement of WTO and Sustainability Reporting etc. before various Chambers of Commerce, Professional Institutions, Government Authorities and prestigious Local and International Clients. Did a great deal of research on Trade Remedy Laws and have written few articles relating to these issues as well. Following are details of a few articles & presentations on the subject of antidumping:

TheArticle “Anti-dumping, the most emerging issue of today” was published in;

Management Accountant, the monthly journal of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) for the month of September 2001,
The Pakistan Accountant, the bi-monthly journal of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) for the month of September/October 2001.
Various English periodicals/newspapers in Pakistan like: The World Trade Review, Dawn & Business Recorder.

Presented paper on “Antidumping Laws and its Implications for Pakistan” in:

A training course on “International Trade and WTO” for senior government officers representing various Federal Ministries / Divisions and Institutions. This course was organized by Pakistan Planning and Management Institute (PPMI), located in Planning and Development Division, Government of Pakistan.

Presented paper on WTO Regime and Productive role of Management Accountants in the 9th Management Accountants International Conference (MAIC), organized by ICMAP, held in Pearl ContinentalHotel, Bhurban, Pakistan in the month of July 2002.

Presented paper on Trade Remedy Laws of WTO in a seminar organized by ICMAP Islamabad in the month of June 2002.

Presented paper on “Antidumping Law and Practices” in:

a)Seminar on “Trade Remedial Measures to Protect Domestic Industry” organized by Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on March 28, 2006.

b)Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (SMEDA), Lahore on March 29, 2006.

c)Bahawalpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) in the year 2006.

d)Institute of Policy Studies in the year 2005.

Presented paper on “Sustainable Development and Reporting” before the management committee of one of the largest commercial bank in Pakistan.

Academic / Professional Qualifications

Program / University/Institutions / Main Subject / Time Line / Misc.
Graduation in Science (BSc) / University of Punjab, Pakistan / Mathematics (A), Mathematics (B), Physics / December 1994 / Completed as full time student.
Management Accountant (FCMA) / Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan, ICMAP / Cost & Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Auditing, Corporate Taxation Laws and Corporate Performance Evaluation etc. / February 1999 / Full time study and completed.
Public Finance Accountant (FPA) / Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Accountants, Pakistan (formerly Institute of Accounting Technicians) / Public Finance & Accounting, Public Sector Auditing, Information Technology, Economic Policy etc. / August 2001 / Awarded on the basis of CMA qualification
Chartered Accountant (Finalist) / Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan, ICAP / Financial Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Business Law, Management Accounting etc. / August 2002 / Completed the foundation program (2 years fulltime study) and then on job the training for three year.
Certified Internal Auditor (USA) / Institute of Internal Auditor – USA / Internal Audit Role in Governance, Risk & Control, Conducting the Internal Audit Engagement, Business Analysis etc. / November 2003 / Distance learning Programme
KDI Distance Learning Program / KDI School of Public Policy and Management (Korean Development Institute) / Korea’s Economic Development and Economic Crisis Management / July –August 2003 / Through Internet/ Distance Learning

During professional career, visited Switzerland, France, Belgium, Netherlands, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, Thailand, Qatar, Dubai and India for providing antidumping consultancy services to various clients and for attending International events and having meetings with international partners with whom assignments are being carried out in international trade matters, sustainability reporting and carbon credits services.

I have taken initiative to promote the Concept of Sustainability Reporting (CSR reporting) for the benefit of business community in Pakistan, for the achievement of their long-term business goals/objectives. In addition to this the firm is also advising business community in Pakistan to earn carbon credits from their potential projects.

I havevast experience of Management Consultancy,have undertaken various assignments relating to different areas of consulting, ranging from review, evaluation, designing and documentation of policies, procedures, accounting and internal control systems, systems re-engineering, advisory, financial modelling, corporate and taxation advisory services. In addition to this, I have prepared various concept papers, expression of interest, proposals and presentations, also conducted financial/internal and special audits.etc.

Other Skills:

Excellent Inter-Personnel/Presentation skills. Ability to effectively communicate with subordinates, peers, senior officers etc. Practical experience and knowledge of Microsoft Environment especially Windows 98, 2000, NT & Xp. and Office Excel, MS word, Power Point, etc. Also have Oracle Financials implementation experience in large scale oil refining company in Pakistan.

Relevant Information:

Participated inthe negotiating session in the WTO, Geneva, Switzerland on “Negotiating Group on Rules” in September 2009.

Participated in UNCTAD experts group meeting on Trade Facilitation, Geneva, Switzerland.

Participated in stakeholders consultative meetings on Pakistan’s negotiating strategy for WTO negotiation group on Rules (Antidumping, RTAs, and Subsidies).

Served among the panel of experts of the Institute of Policy Studies on WTO matters.

Served as a Member, Secretary and Vice Chairman-Islamabad Branch Council (IBC) of ICMAP.Won the elections three times and honorary served the IBC of ICMAP in Islamabad.

Served among the panel of experts constituted by the Ministry of Industries and Production/Commerce, Government of Pakistan, in relation to my expertise in the field of Antidumping.

Summary of Teaching Experience:

Taught various subjects including auditing, law of taxation, business/corporate law, advanced financial accounting, management / cost accounting, corporate / business finance in various business schools and universities in Pakistan.

Language Skills:

Fluent in English, Urdu and Punjabi.