Solution Architect 

• Support the ICT Department’s objectives by defining and communicating clear job expectations, planning and monitoring activities, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Ensure that Oracle Fusion Applications are maintained with 99% uptime, optimized for performance, and configured accurately to meet business needs.
• Enhance Oracle Fusion Applications by managing system settings, conducting performance tuning, and adapting to evolving business requirements.

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.