Deepika Sunichur

Results-driven CA(SA), currently employed as an Assistant Audit Manager with a strong track record in leading audit engagements and enhancing team performance for stand-alone and group audits. Delivered successful adaptations of global IFRS frameworks to local regulations during an international secondment to Deloitte Canada. Expertise in advanced auditing tools, cross-functional team management, and client relationship building.

Skilled in analytical problem-solving, project management, and driving efficiency in financial environments.

Assistant Audit Manager at Deloitte & Touche (2026-06 – Present)

• Led training sessions for junior auditors, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement robust audit strategies, streamlining audit processes.
• Accounted for stock-count requirements by coordinating trainees with clients in Durban, Johannesburg, Cape Town.
• Utilized advanced auditing software and tools to increase efficiency and precision in audit tasks.
• Facilitated communication between audit teams and clients, maintaining strong relationships and open dialogue.

Audit Senior at Deloitte Canada (2026-01 – 2026-04)

Accepted for the Deloitte & Touche international secondment programme. This prestige is awarded to the top achieving trainees with the highest ratings. This is a 4-month secondment with Deloitte Canada which was successfully completed in May 2026.

• Supervised teams up to 6 members
• Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
• Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with both the client and the audit team
• Successfully navigated the Canadian financial reporting landscape by adapting global IFRS frameworks to local regulatory requirements.

Audit Trainee at Deloitte & Touche (2023-01 – 2025-12)

• Successfully completed 3-year SAICA training contract, logging over 4000 practical working hours.
• Ensured financial compliance with statutory laws and IFRS for group and stand-alone entities by reviewing and reperforming statutory tax computations, reconciliations, budgets, forecasts, financial statements, and consolidation and intercompany journal entries.
• Identified audit requirements, gathered data, coordinated details, and provided regular updates to clients to ensure alignment on project objectives.
• Evaluated company processes and recommended changes to address system flaws and inefficiencies, enhancing overall operational effectiveness.
• Supervised up to 6 team members on audit engagements.
• Provided guidance and coaching to junior staff members during the coordination of audit engagements.
• Coordinated global team collaboration across African, UK, and Indian offices, utilizing digital tools to optimize audit engagements and address capacity constraints.
• Developed strong rapport with clients to foster a collaborative working relationship, enhancing communication and trust.

Assessment of Professional Competence – SAICA (2025)

Initial Test of Competence – SAICA (2023)

Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting in Accounting – University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (2022)

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting in Accounting – University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (2019 – 2021)

National Senior Certificate – DR. A. D.

Lazarus Secondary

School (2014 – 2018)