Taizya Mwenye

National Tax & Legal Vacationer Program

Weeks 1-3: Transfer Pricing

Weeks 4-5: Corporate Tax

Weeks 6-8: Workforce

Taizya had the opportunity to:

• Work with leading professionals in the Tax and legal division;
• Assist with client audits, conducted market research, and supported the development of strategic consulting reports;
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of industry-specific compliance regulations in conjunction with the guidelines set forth by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO);
• Accustom to various tax legislatures; i.e. the GST Act 1999, ITAA36, ITAA97, Fringe Benefits Act 1986.
• Contribute to a team project where we had to deliver tax advisory services as tax consultants for an artificial client meeting held by Corporate Tax Partners: Mark Taylor and Niall Penford.

The mentorship and collaborative environment at KPMG greatly enhanced my teamwork and problem-solving skills.

I worked at Legal Aid WA as part of an internship unit at Murdoch University. As part of my experience:

• I attended hearings within the Magistrate Court and the District Court.
• Observed client interviews and shadowed several duty lawyers at Legal Aid WA.
• Utilised legal databases and digital resources to complete legal due diligence and research case data.
• Produced a concise research minute and case brief with utmost attention to detail.
• Acquired extensive knowledge of the functions of Legal Aid WA's criminal law division.
• Gained an understanding of Legal Aid WA's policies and how they help facilitate access to justice within the criminal justice system.

Date: July 1st to July 5th.

• Carried out legal research on various matters that I had to review.
• Managed and updated client files via Nexis Affinity™.
• Drafted, reviewed and summarised documents, including (drafted correspondence).
• Prepared a chronological summary of facts to assist counsel prior to the mediation conference.

• Cultivated strong communication and customer service skills by interacting with and assisting customers daily.
• Delivered revenue and high-performance KPIs through excellent retail service and sales skills.
• Accurately processed various payment types and maintained financial records, reflecting attention to detail and compliance with procedures.
• Used strong attention to detail to manage and replenish stock based on sales records, maintaining attractive displays.

• Drafted, reviewed and summarised documents (drafted correspondence).
• Attended client appointments and maintained precise record- keeping through organised intake notes under client files.
• Managed client files with high levels of confidentiality and discretion.
• Wrote professional letters, emails and memoranda for client communication.
• Communicated pertinent information and reported case progress to clients with a warm and professional style via phone or email.

Week 1: District Court (WA)

• Clerked under Honourable Judge Gary Massey (DCJ).

Week 2: Supreme Court of Appeals (WA)

• Clerked under Honourable Justice Samuel Vandongen (SCJ).

Taizya had the opportunity to:

• Learn and perform critical advocacy skills;
• Establish a better understanding of court rules;
• Understand the criminal and civil jurisdiction of all the WA courts;
• Engage with Judges, Registrars, Associates, Ushers and court staff;
• Sit in on seminars with Honourable Chief Justice Peter Quinlan of the Supreme Court and Honourable Chief Judge Julie Wager of the District Court;
• Attend seminars with Honourable Justice Katrina Banks-Smith of the Federal Court and Honourable Judge Chris Kendall of the Federal Circuit and Family Court;
• Participate in seminars with Acting Principal Registrar Danielle Davies of the Supreme Court and Principal Registrar Dr. Brenda McGivern of the District Court.

• Transferring patients (20+) and patient documents/belongings.
• Delivering hospital supplies and equipment.
• Performed strict cleaning practices, including special cleaning (Cytotoxic/Infectious).

• Addressed customer enquiries, facilitating decision-making for 30+ customers daily, showcasing strong advisory skills.
• Accurately processed various payment types and maintained financial records, reflecting attention to detail and compliance with procedures.
• Delivered revenue and high-performance KPIs through excellent retail service and sales skills.
• Designed and implemented engaging displays to attract customers, highlighting creativity and strategic planning.
• Improved shop floor selling efficiency by mentoring team members on best practices and enhancing confidence and interpersonal skills.

• Pulling client files (10-20) and documents from the registry for staff.
• Supported staff with administrative needs via photocopying, faxing and filing documents.
• Delivered clerical support by handling range of established and ad hoc tasks.