Jackline Kimani

Experience

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  WU (Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien) - National and international tax law institute

  May 2015 - Nov 2015

  Student assistant - project based
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  Manz Verlag

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  Summer Intern - Legal & Business Section

  • Event planning: Support in preparation of events at the bookstore and other marketing events. • Project management: Planning, organization and implementation of a digital archiving pf historical publications project as well as a literature list to support the marketing strategy targeted to students of the University of Economics and Business.

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  BDO Austria GmbH

  Dec 2018 - Jun 2019

  Junior Associate

  • Legal research and analysis: Research particularly on VAT law topics to support team manager in preparation of tax memorandas.• Corporate law: General tax advice for international clients to ensure compliance, support in drafting and preparation of articles meant for clients such as the BDO Newsletter.

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  Anjarwalla & Khanna | ALN

  Oct 2019 - Feb 2020

  Legal Intern

  • Legal research and analysis: Provided crucial support on various cases and projects, conducting legal research, analyzing case law, and drafting legal documents such as briefs and memoranda.• Case management support: Assisted in preparing for hearings, depositions, and trials by organizing case materials and liaising with clients.• Event planning: Actively contributed to organizing events by assisting in coordinating logistics, managing schedules and liaising with participants to ensure successful and impactful events. Show less

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  ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA

  Jul 2020 - now

  Market Advisor

  • Market analysis & competitor analysis: Conducting market research mainly in the fields of circular economy and health care with focus on comprehending the business environment, identifying market trends, and pinpointing potential opportunities within Kenya and the broader East African region. This facilitates numerous Austrian companies annually in making evidence-based decisions for investments or supply ventures in East Africa. • Project management / event planning: Planning, organization and implementation of business delegations and other activities, monitoring and evaluation of the project progress, budget planning and control, reporting.• Client consultation & stakeholder management: Engaging with Austrian companies to understand their business plans, products and services thus providing tailored advice on market entry and positioning. Creating and sustaining relationships with key players in private and public sectors in East Africa with the aim of developing sustainable and mutually beneficial partnerships across the board. • Regulatory compliance: Offering guidance on local regulations, compliance issues, and legal requisites for conducting business in Kenya and the broader East African region, ensuring the adherence of Austrian businesses to local laws is a key focus. Show less