Solution Architect

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Apparel Group is seeking a Solution Architect to oversee Oracle Fusion Applications onsite in the United Arab Emirates. The role centers on Fusion Application Management, maintenance and enhancements for Finance and Procurement modules, and ensuring data integrity through audits. You will collaborate with business stakeholders, configure new entities and master data, and coordinate RICE components with technical consultants. Duties include quarterly upgrade testing, issue resolution with Oracle Support, VAT and sales reporting, and ad hoc reporting for auditors, plus retail system and bank integrations. Ideal candidates have 3 to 5 years of Fusion experience. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight Fusion and RICE work, upgrades, stakeholder collaboration, regulatory reporting, UAE readiness, and a track record of secure, scalable delivery.

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.