Ernst Cookson is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in financial management, compliance, and accounting across various industries. Currently serving as a Finance Manager at Family Office since September 2023, Ernst has previously held prominent positions including Senior Manager at AFA - Accounting and Financial Advisory and Group Finance Manager at Rex Trueform Group Ltd. A notable background includes leadership roles at Curo Fund Services, DirectAxis, BAT, Old Mutual Limited, Lehman Brothers, and Deloitte, where responsibilities encompassed financial reporting, management analysis, regulatory compliance, and process improvement. Ernst holds multiple degrees in accounting, including CA (SA) and a BCom (Hons) from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, demonstrating a strong foundation in financial principles and practices.