Solution Architect

Responsibility

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

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.