Danae Richard Leyton

Danae Richard Leyton is a Senior Assistant Management Accountant at the University of Leeds since May 2023, previously serving as a Group Accountant at White Lion Foods from December 2021 to May 2023, where responsibilities included software implementation, communication with regional finance teams, and preparation of Group accounts. Danae was part of the winning team in the MIT COVID-19 Challenge, focusing on financial solutions for informal businesses, and held various roles at KPMG en Perú, including Auditor in Charge and Audit Assistant II, conducting audits across multiple sectors. Educational qualifications encompass an ACCA Level 7 Professional Accountant apprenticeship, an MSc in Accounting & Finance from Leeds Beckett University, and a degree in Accounting and Auditing from Universidad de Piura.