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# Senior Associate, Tax (VAT) at e.l.f. Beauty

- **Company:** e.l.f. Beauty
- **Location:** Ahmedabad, India
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-09-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-14
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/elfbeauty/870fdc4c-6052-4485-8418-d9e70f2633bf

## Job description

## 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

VAT Preparation & Return Filing

- 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.

VAT Reconciliation

- 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.

VAT Compliance & Advisory Support

- 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).

VAT Audit & Assessment

- 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.

Systems & Process

- 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.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

- 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.

## 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.

e.l.f. Beauty respects your privacy. Please see our Job Applicant Privacy Notice (www.elfbeauty.com/us-job-applicant-privacy-notice) for how your personal information is used and shared.

## About e.l.f. Beauty

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: e.l.f. Beauty is a disruptive cosmetics and skincare company that offers high-quality, clean, cruelty-free beauty products at accessible prices, building a multi-brand portfolio to shape culture and connect communities.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: ELF)
- **Headquarters**: Oakland, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2004
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Personal care product manufacturing (cosmetics, skincare)
- **Target customers**: B2C – mass market, accessible beauty for all demographics
- **Mission/purpose**: “Disrupt norms, shape culture and connect communities through positivity, inclusivity and accessibility” [investor.elfbeauty.com](https://investor.elfbeauty.com/about-elf-beauty)

## Products & Services
- **e.l.f. Cosmetics**: Flagship brand offering a wide range of color cosmetics at affordable prices (SaaS? No, physical consumer goods).
- **e.l.f. SKIN**: Skincare line focused on clean, effective, and affordable products.
- **Well People**: Pioneering clean beauty brand.
- **Naturium**: High-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skincare.
- **rhode**: Curated skincare essentials formulated for various skin types with high-performance ingredients (note: rhode is a distinct brand, not the celebrity brand owned by Hailey Bieber).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: $6.4B (as of 2026) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/e-l-f-beauty)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $1.6B (FY2026?); FY2027 Q1 revenue was $479.4M, net income $66.6M [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/e-l-f-beauty)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Public company; institutional investors include Vanguard, BlackRock, etc. (not specified in search results)
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 62.9% YoY to 735 employees; launched new brand rhode; expanded international presence; 54% YoY LinkedIn follower growth (632K followers) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/e-l-f-beauty)

## Competitive Advantages
- **High quality at low price point** – core disruptive positioning that earned the tagline “the impossible becomes possible.”
- **Clean, cruelty-free, and accessible** – all products are clean and never tested on animals, aligning with modern consumer values.
- **Portfolio diversification** – multiple brands (e.l.f., Well People, Naturium, rhode) cover different price tiers and skin concerns.
- **Digital & social commerce strength** – heavy investment in TikTok, influencer marketing, and direct-to-consumer channels.
- **Culture of ownership** – every employee receives equity, fostering a high-performance teamwork environment.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue to disrupt the beauty industry by expanding the brand portfolio (recently added Naturium and rhode).
- Grow global reach, especially in international markets (e.g., India, UK, China, Canada).
- Strengthen digital commerce and social commerce capabilities.
- Invest in talent development (e.l.f. U learning platform) to fuel high-performance culture.

## Why Work Here
- **High-performance teamwork culture** built on passionate relationships, mutual accountability, and healthy conflict [elfbeauty.com](https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us)
- **88% employee engagement** score (as of Jan 2026) [elfbeauty.com](https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us)
- **Diverse and inclusive** – 71% women and 43% diverse across leadership; team reflects communities served [elfbeauty.com](https://www.elfbeauty.com/impact/people-culture)
- **Ownership mindset** – every e.l.f. is an equity holder; “every e.l.f. is an owner” [elfbeauty.com](https://www.elfbeauty.com/impact/people-culture)
- **Comprehensive benefits** – healthcare, equity, flexible PTO, competitive salary and bonus, career development via e.l.f. U [elfbeauty.com](https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us)
- **Hybrid/flexible work** – many roles are hybrid (e.g., Ahmedabad, New York, Oakland); option for remote? Not explicitly stated, but flexible PTO suggests flexibility.
- **Employee rating** – 3.2/5 on LinkedIn (311 reviews) with work-life balance at 3.0, culture 3.1 [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/e-l-f-beauty) – reflects a high-pressure but rewarding environment.
- **Zero distance to leadership** – emphasis on open access to C-suite and growth paths [elfbeauty.com](https://www.elfbeauty.com/impact/people-culture)

## Sources
1. [elfbeauty.com – Work With Us](https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us)
2. [jobs.lever.co – e.l.f. Beauty Careers](https://jobs.lever.co/elfbeauty)
3. [investor.elfbeauty.com – About e.l.f. Beauty](https://investor.elfbeauty.com/about-elf-beauty)
4. [linkedin.com – e.l.f. Beauty Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/e-l-f-beauty)
5. [elfbeauty.com – People & Culture](https://www.elfbeauty.com/impact/people-culture)

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