Solution Architect

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Apparel Group is hiring a Solution Architect to lead Oracle Fusion Application Management onsite in the United Arab Emirates. The role combines technical ownership with business partnering, overseeing Fusion for Finance and Procurement, performing maintenance and enhancements, conducting system audits and data validation, and managing setup, testing, upgrades, and security. You will resolve issues with Oracle Support, coordinate RICE components with technical consultants, reconcile VAT and store sales reporting, and ensure seamless retail and bank integrations. Ideal candidates have 3 to 5 years of experience, and are prepared for full-time onsite work. To apply, tailor your CV to show concrete Fusion wins, quantify improvements, emphasize stakeholder collaboration, upgrade experience, and mastery of master data like COA, Value Sets, and approval hierarchies.

Responsibility:

• Oracle Fusion Application Management: Oversee and manage Oracle Fusion Applications, ensuring seamless integration, performance optimization, and alignment with business processes.
• Application Maintenance and Enhancement: Perform maintenance, fine-tuning, and functional enhancements for Oracle Fusion modules related to Finance (AP, AR, GL, FA, iExpenses, Tax, Cash Management) and Procurement (PO, SSP).
• System Audits and Data Verification: Conduct regular system audits and data validation to verify the effectiveness of implementations and to ensure accurate reporting.
• Collaboration with Business Stakeholders: Work closely with business users to align system functionalities with operational needs, bridging gaps between user expectations and system capabilities.
• System and Data Integrity: Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with organizational standards for security and data management.
• Setup and Configuration: Configure new entities within Oracle Fusion, including master data (COA, Value Sets, Store Codes, Approval Hierarchies).
• System Testing and Upgrades: Execute system testing on Oracle Fusion’s quarterly updates to ensure continuity of daily business processes and functionality.
• Issue Resolution and Bug Management: Identify, troubleshoot, and report system bugs, working directly with Oracle Support to apply necessary patches.
• User Roles and Permissions: Assign and manage user roles and permissions to control access and maintain system security.
• Root Cause Analysis: Perform root cause analysis on user-reported issues, escalating service requests with Oracle as needed.
• RICE Component Coordination: Collaborate with technical consultants on RICE (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements) components to ensure system adaptability and functionality.
• VAT and Sales Reporting: Reconcile VAT and store sales reports to assist with accurate VAT filings and compliance reporting.
• Retail System Integration: Manage system unit integration and transaction reconciliation between the retail system and Fusion GL/AP.
• Bank Integration: Facilitate host-to-host bank integrations for payments, including MT940 transaction formats.
• Ad Hoc Reporting: Generate ad hoc reports for auditors and management as needed to support decision-making and regulatory compliance.

Qualification:

For a Solution Architect, the ideal years of experience typically range from 3 to 5 years. This range allows individuals to develop a strong understanding of Oracle Fusion Applications, business analysis techniques, and industry-specific processes.