The Role
Prepare and file EU and UK VAT returns, perform VAT reconciliations, support OSS/IOSS compliance, apply VAT rules, manage audits and tax authority correspondence, and coordinate with internal teams and external advisors. The role also involves extracting VAT data from ERP systems, using advanced Excel for analysis, maintaining compliance documentation, and improving VAT workflows.
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About the Company
e.l.f. Beauty's purpose is to make the world a better place for every eye, lip, and face.
Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, e.l.f. Hair, Well People, Naturium and rhode.
In our Fiscal year 26, we had net sales of $1.6 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 7 consecutive years of net sales growth. This consistent, category-leading growth is a testament to the strength of our team, strategy, and portfolio of brands.
Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last seven fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.
Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented VAT Specialist with hands-on experience in EU and UK VAT compliance to join our finance team in Ahmedabad.
Responsibilities
- Prepare EU and UK VAT returns on a periodic basis (monthly/quarterly as applicable per jurisdiction).
- File VAT returns with external consultant or relevant tax authorities across EU/UK region, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
- Maintain a filing calendar and track submission deadlines to avoid penalties and interest.
- Support OSS/IOSS and non-Union scheme registrations and filings where applicable.
- Perform monthly VAT reconciliations between Oracle Net Suite/SAP S/4HANA general ledger balances and VAT return figures.
- Reconcile input and output VAT, identify discrepancies, and resolve variances in coordination with the accounts team.
- Prepare reconciliation working papers and supporting documentation for review and audit trails.
- Apply up-to-date knowledge of EU/UK VAT law, rules, and regulations to ensure compliance across all jurisdictions.
- Support the application of correct VAT treatment to transactions (place of supply, reverse charge, intra-community supplies, exports, B2B/B2C rules).
- Handle VAT audits and assessments initiated by EU/UK tax authorities; prepare responses, documentation, and supporting evidence.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external advisors to resolve audit queries and disputes.
- Manage correspondence with tax authorities regarding assessments, refunds, and reassessments.
- Work extensively with Oracle Net Suite/SAP S/4HANA to extract, validate, and report VAT-relevant data.
- Use Microsoft Excel (advanced) for data analysis and reconciliations
- Identify process improvement opportunities to streamline VAT compliance workflows.
- Communicate effectively with EU/UK-based teams, tax advisors, and finance counterparts.
- Clearly explain VAT positions, queries, and requirements to non-tax stakeholders.
- Maintain professional correspondence with external tax authorities and consultants.
VAT Preparation & Return Filing
VAT Reconciliation
VAT Compliance & Advisory Support
VAT Audit & Assessment
Systems & Process
Communication & Stakeholder Management
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CA/ACCA/CPA (qualified or partially qualified) or an equivalent tax qualification is preferred.
- Experience: 2–5 years of relevant experience in EU/UK VAT preparation, reconciliation, and return filing.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of EU and UK VAT law, rules, and compliance procedures across multiple jurisdictions.
- ERP/Tax software Experience: Hands-on experience with Oracle Net Suite/SAP S/4HANA/Avalara , including VAT-related data extraction and GL reconciliation.
- Excel Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel — including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and data reconciliation techniques.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact professionally with international stakeholders and tax authorities.
- Attention to Detail: High accuracy in numerical work and documentation.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent tax qualification
- 2–5 years of relevant experience in EU/UK VAT preparation, reconciliation, and return filing
- Strong working knowledge of EU and UK VAT law, rules, and compliance procedures across multiple jurisdictions
- Hands-on experience with Oracle NetSuite, SAP S/4HANA, or Avalara for VAT data extraction and general ledger reconciliation
- Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and data reconciliation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with international stakeholders and tax authorities
- High accuracy in numerical work and documentation
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The Company
What We Do
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Celebrating the beauty of every eye, lip and face is fundamental to our DNA. It’s in our name and inspires us as a company. We are committed to creating a culture internally – and in the world around us – where all individuals are encouraged to express their truest selves, are empowered to succeed and where we do the right thing for people, the planet and animals. Our deep commitment to inclusive, accessible, cruelty-free beauty has fueled the success of the e.l.f. Cosmetics brand online and at retail since 2004. With the 2020 acquisition of the pioneering clean-beauty brand W3LL People, and the new lifestyle beauty brand Keys Soulcare created with Alicia Keys, we continue to strategically expand our portfolio with brands that support our purpose and values. Our brands are widely available online, and at leading beauty, mass-market, and natural specialty retailers.
