JACKLINE KIMANI
Nairobi
Summary
Experienced Market Advisor with a strong background in legal matters, offering comprehensive knowledge and expertise in both the financial and legal realms. Possessing over four years of legal professional experience, complemented by more than six years of diverse work experience across various industries.
Throughout my career, I have honed my expertise in providing strategic advice and solutions to clients, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and mitigating legal risks. Driven by a passion for ensuring legal compliance and facilitating successful business outcomes, I am now seeking to transition my expertise as a market advisor into a legal advisory role. Committed to leveraging my legal knowledge to provide strategic counsel and contribute to the achievement of organizational goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Market Advisor
Austrian Embassy - Commercial Section
07.2020 - Current
- As first stop for Austrian companies, provide legal guidance to ensure compliance with the local laws and regulations
- Conduct research and analysis of numerous legal topics across East Africa
- Conduct due-diligence investigations to assist in identifying fraud cases against Austrian companies
- Contributing to a quarterly publication to update Austrian companies on the local legal framework
- Legal support in case of litigation
Legal Intern
Anjarwalla & Khanna | ALN Kenya
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Coordinated with paralegals and administrative staff to assist attorneys with case matters and legal research.
- Drafted routine letters, legal correspondence and initial filings on behalf of legal staff.
- Researched related statutes, decisions and codes to support each case.
- Assisted with developing and maintaining repositories of legal responses.
- Prepared summaries of cases and recommended alternatives and solutions.
Junior Associate
BDO Vienna GmbH
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Performed tax research and kept abreast of tax legislative changes affecting clients.
- Advised clients on code enforcement violations and corrections to aid in compliance measures.
- Drafted detailed legal analysis of issues and client status reports.
- Examined tax documentation submitted by individuals, companies and organizations to assess accuracy and completeness of filings.
Customer Service Specialist
Appartement Löwengasse
02.2014 - 06.2016
Project Assistant
Institute for Austrian and International Tax Law - WU Vienna
05.2015 - 11.2015
Marketing Analyst
Safari & Style Limited
03.2010 - 06.2011
Au Pair
Program
01.2008 - 01.2009
Logistics Assistant
Manchu Transervices Limited
12.2006 - 12.2007
Education
Bachelor of Business Law (LL.B.) -
Vienna University of Economics And Business
Vienna, Austria11.2018
Pre-University Certificate Course in Mathematics -
VWU Vienna
Vienna, Austria06.2012
C1 Level German Language Certificate -
Goethe Institut
Nairobi, Kenya06.2011
High School Diploma -
St Francis Girls, Mang'u
Thika, Kenya12.2006
Skills
- Legal research & analysis
- Case management support
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficient in SAP, Sage ERP Systems
Languages
English, Swahili
Native language
German
Proficient
C2
French
Intermediate
B1
Spanish
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Market Advisor
Austrian Embassy - Commercial Section
07.2020 - Current
Legal Intern
Anjarwalla & Khanna | ALN Kenya
10.2019 - 02.2020
Junior Associate
BDO Vienna GmbH
12.2018 - 06.2019
Project Assistant
Institute for Austrian and International Tax Law - WU Vienna
05.2015 - 11.2015
Customer Service Specialist
Appartement Löwengasse
02.2014 - 06.2016
Marketing Analyst
Safari & Style Limited
03.2010 - 06.2011
Au Pair
Program
01.2008 - 01.2009
Logistics Assistant
Manchu Transervices Limited
12.2006 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Business Law (LL.B.) -
Vienna University of Economics And Business
Pre-University Certificate Course in Mathematics -
VWU Vienna
C1 Level German Language Certificate -
Goethe Institut
High School Diploma -
St Francis Girls, Mang'u
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