Financial Assistant – Internship

Where and when: ALDA office in Vicenza, starting from mid February, 2026.

ALDA – The European Association for Local Democracy is dedicated to the promotion of good governance and citizen participation at the local level. In particular, ALDA focuses on activities that facilitate cooperation between local authorities and civil society. It was established at the initiative of the Council of Europe’s Congress of Local and Regional Authorities to coordinate and support the network of Local Democracy Agencies. ALDA developed into one of the strongest stakeholders in the field of cooperation between local authorities and civil society engaged in promotion of local democracy and active citizenship. For more information, please see our website: www.alda-europe.eu

Terms of reference

ALDA is searching for a Financial Assistant – Internship for its Financial Department.

The candidate will work under the supervision of the Accountancy and Reporting Team, by undertaking the main following duties:

• Reviewing and collecting documents to support expenses
• Recording expenses in the accounting system
• Scanning, organising, and storing documentation
• Maintaining and archiving hard-copy records
• Providing support in the preparation of financial reports
• Compiling and updating Microsoft Excel spreadsheets related to expense tracking

Candidate qualifications

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Languages: excellent verbal and written skills in Italian and English
• Proficiency in Google Suite and video conferencing tools for internal and external communication. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is considered an asset.
• Experience with office equipment, including photocopiers, printers, and scanners.
• Soft skills, relevant for the position, will also be assessed:
  • Ability to work in a team as well as individually.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Precision
  • Problem solver attitude
• High motivation and strong interest in ALDA activities.
• A strong aptitude for working with numbers is required.

Terms of contract

Application procedure

Interested applicants should fill in the following form, with a Letter of Intent and Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English.

Applications must be received on or before 31 January 2026. Interviews will take place the following days. 

Please note that due to the expected high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding!